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Concrete Conversations - The Indian Real Estate Podcast

Concrete Conversations - The Indian Real Estate Podcast

Akshay Kapur & Yash Talreja

Welcome to Concrete Conversations - the Indian Real Estate Podcast, where we converse with some of the brightest minds in Indian Real Estate to demystify the industry. Each episode features a different guest and will touch upon a different topic, ensuring that there’s something in it for everyone! You can catch us streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and a bunch of other platforms. So Stay Tuned for more Concrete Conversations!
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Concrete Conversations - The Indian Real Estate Podcast - Cultivating a CoLiving Community with Rishi Sreedharan, Co-Founder and CEO of Hyphen
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12/29/22 • 39 min

As the coliving market regains some vigor after a trying pandemic period, we have with us today Rishi Sreedharan, the Co-Founder and CEO of Hyphen, a community focused CoLiving operator.
Renting a home as a student or young professional in India can be a daunting task. Younger renters, especially in metro cities, are either priced out of suitable accommodation, or on the receiving end of structural problems in Indian rental markets. This gap between demand and supply has historically lead to the proliferation of unregulated PGs and hostels, which many young Indians are forced to rely on, in spite of the lack of standardized quality, safety amenities and often hygiene.

Today, however, things are changing, with the emergence and growth of professionally managed and curated rental options for India’s millennials and Gen Zs, through both student housing, and co-living. Co-living is a community focused residential format giving occupants professionally managed spaces, standardized services, amenities and above all a like-minded community to engage with and belong to.
A civil engineer by education with MBA from the Fuqua School of Business, Rishi worked in REITs and Wealth Management in the USA, before returning to India, where he decided to leverage his industry experience and family legacy to address the need for quality housing options for younger people in India, by founding Hyphen.
Hyphen currently operates across Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, but aims to expand into new markets and sub-sectors in the near future.
Today, Rishi talks to us about the need for coliving, the range of offerings in the market, and the prospects for the co-living market in India, in the foreseeable future.
So without further ado, get ready for some Concrete Conversations!
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Joining us today is Bhawana Khetan, the Co-Founder and COO of Address Advisors, an Indian property consulting firm with a strong presence in Warehousing, Commercial and Residential real estate pan India.
Bhawana has an extensive background in Real Estate valuations, with 9 years at Cushman & Wakefield, before founding Address Advisors in 2019. She's also a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and over the years has worked towards the development of various funds that have been accredited for Investments in the Indian Real Estate Market, where she successfully advised developers on the optimal use of their capital.
With the growing demand for e-commerce, and a rising consumerist culture, Warehousing is emerging as one of the fastest growing verticals in Indian Real Estate.

In this episode Bhawana sheds light on:

  • Methods for commercial real estate valuation
  • Factors enabling the growth of warehousing in India
  • Current trends in the warehousing sector
  • How retail investors can make returns on warehousing assets

and much more!

So as always, get ready for some Concrete Conversations!
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Over the last two decades, the landscape of residential real estate in India has changed significantly. As developers look to find novel ways to add value to their projects and stand out in a competitive market, we are seeing a greater emphasis on community, lifestyle and services.
Joining us today is Mr. Ankur Gupta, the Joint Managing Director at Ashiana Housing Limited, who brings to the table a Masters in Real Estate from NYU, and over 20 years of development experience, across multiple markets and market segments in the residential sector.

Ashiana Housing Limited has been a stalwart name in many Indian markets, having gone public in 1992. They have been pioneers in the residential space as the first to introduce Senior Living projects in India, and have even brought innovations to the residential sector with offerings like Kid centric homes, and Comfort homes.

So, as always, join us for some Concrete Conversations, as Mr. Gupta shares his wisdom, and experiences about the ever evolving Indian Real Estate Market.
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Concrete Conversations - The Indian Real Estate Podcast - Building to Rent with Mr. Vijeth Reddy, Co-Founder & CEO of Kots

Building to Rent with Mr. Vijeth Reddy, Co-Founder & CEO of Kots

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10/28/23 • 35 min

Joining us today is Mr. Vijeth Reddy, the Co-Founder and CEO of Kots a pioneering residential leasing company operating in East Bangalore, that caters to the needs of both tenants and Landlords.

Renting an apartment in a metro city is fraught with challenges for both the tenant and the landlord.

If you’re a tenant you have several criteria you’re juggling: price, location, quality of the apartment, proximity to shops, restaurants, ease of connectivity or commute to your office or college, and of course a Landlord who is attentive and responsive in the event something goes wrong or needs to be fixed in the apartment.

If you’re a landlord your main concerns are probably a tenant who pays their rent on time, who respects the property and doesn’t cause any damage, who respects the buildings common areas, and of course there is a target rental yield you would like to achieve.

For both parties there is an asymmetry of criteria and a lack of benchmarks for their expectations.

To bridge this gap, Mr Vijeth Reddy and his wife Mrs. Sageetha Reddy, founded Kots in 2019. Kots is a pioneering residential leasing company operating in East Bangalore, that caters to the needs of both tenants and Landlords. An engineer by education, Mr. Reddy is a serial entrepreneur with a history of building startups in varying sectors.

Kots is one of the few Indian companies in the residential sector that partners with developers to operate on a Build-to-Rent model. The company maximizes returns to the landlord, while also catering to 11-month rental contracts for India’s young professionals, with their primary tenant demographic being 24-35 years of age. Kots also solves for the upkeep and turnover of the properties they manage.

Kots has already grown a foundation in East Bangalore having served over 900 tennants and 50 different Landlords, in the last 4 years. The company’s plans for the next two years include a tenant base of 3000, working with 100 different Landlords, and perhaps hoping to expand to other markets in India soon.

So without further ado, let's get started.

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Concrete Conversations - The Indian Real Estate Podcast - Journeying into Vacation Home Rentals with Amit Damani - Co-Founder of Vista Rooms

Journeying into Vacation Home Rentals with Amit Damani - Co-Founder of Vista Rooms

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02/02/22 • 34 min

Joining us today is the Amit Damani, the Co-founder of Vista Rooms, one of India's leading holiday home rentals brands.
Over the last few years, we've seen travellers shift their preferences in favour of "holiday homestays" as the look for more personally curated experiences and unique spaces to stay. This change in behaviour has given homeowners the opportunity to convert a lifestyle luxury into a revenue generating asset.
But what is the value proposition for homeowners? What kind of unique experiences do these spaces offer travellers? And can vacation homes be a viable option for Real Estate Investors?
Amit Damani, sheds light on all of this with insights from Vista Rooms' journey - which started with just a handful of homes in Lonavala and today operates over 400 properties pan India.
So, what does the market for short term rentals in India look like? Find out today in Concrete Conversations.
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Concrete Conversations - The Indian Real Estate Podcast - Unraveling the Yarns of Technical Fabric Applications in Real Estate

Unraveling the Yarns of Technical Fabric Applications in Real Estate

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03/20/23 • 33 min

Joining us today is Mr. Nitin Govila, the Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for APAC and MEA at Serge Ferrari, a producer and global supplier of technical fabrics.
When it comes to design, architects and engineers are always looking to incorporate innovative construction materials to bring their visions to reality, and create an iconic structure that is associated with them.

But selecting innovative materials is often more than just a design consideration. Apart from being aesthetically pleasing, these materials can can often have other benefits as well, and can have an impact when it comes to heat and light management, acoustics, fireproofing and more.
One such material is “technical fabrics ” or “membranes”, which is widely used across the world in stadiums, airports, building facades and even interiors.
Nitin completed his MBA from HEC in Paris and has close to 15 years experience working in international strategy and sales of building materials. Today he talks to us through structural quality, benefits, versatility and increasing applications of these technical fabrics across various projects, including marquee projects of Serge Ferrari such as football stadiums at the Qatar world cup, and the iconic Burj-Al-Arab in Dubai.

So Get Ready to Unravel the Yarns of Technical Fabric Applications in Real Estate!

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Concrete Conversations - The Indian Real Estate Podcast - New Age Investment Opportunities in Indian Real Estate with Aryaman Vir, Founder and CEO of MYRE Capital
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06/29/22 • 36 min

Joining us today is our first returning guest, the founder & CEO of MYRE Capital, Aryaman Vir.
Since we last spoke with Aryaman, MYRE announced a 10x growth in its user base, within just 12 months, registering over 30,000 investors and Assets Under Management in excess of Rs. 175 Cr.

Although he joined us on the show last year to talk about Fractional Ownership, today, Aryaman joins us to talking about his exciting new venture at MYRE, the launch of a Real Estate specific AIF (Alternative Investment Fund).
As described by MYRE, the AIF “will be a first-of-its-kind SEBI regulated Neo-Investment fund, and will invest in A+ grade commercial real estate properties, which will be tenanted by blue-chip tenants for long-term leases”.

But what is an AIF?
How does it differ from other private sector investment options in Real Estate such as Fractional Ownership?
What has the journey in real estate been for a tech enabled startup like MYRE?
and
What does the future hold for investors in Indian real estate?

The answers to all of this and more in the conversation ahead!

So, as always, tune in for some Concrete Conversations!
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Concrete Conversations - The Indian Real Estate Podcast - Computing the Future of Data Centers with Nikhil Rathi, Founder & CEO of Web Werks

Computing the Future of Data Centers with Nikhil Rathi, Founder & CEO of Web Werks

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03/02/23 • 40 min

Joining us today is Mr. Nikhil Rathi, the Founder and CEO of Web Werks, one of India's leading Data Centers.
As technology and the internet become more ubiquitous in our lives and society, the backbone and infrastructure that enables this will have to expand as well.
The connected world of today, along with all its comforts, on some level relies on data centers, the physical locations and servers that enable the storage, processing and transfer of data between our devices and the internet. India’s rapidly growing data consumption, and new internet users has lead to substantial growth in this sector, as new data centers are built to cater to this demand.
Nikhil talks us through this transformation of the industry, from the time began his entrepreneurial journey in the technology sector with ventures for selling web hosting, to setting up entire data centers. Nikhil was also involved with setting up one of India’s first private internet exchanges, and partnered with Iron Mountain Data Centers in 2021, recently launching their first Greenfield Data Center in Navi Mumbai, as they look to set up more hyper scale data centers across India.
In this episode, Nikhil takes us through the setup and functioning of these data centers, the drivers behind the growth of this sector, and more!
So get ready to HyperScale your knowledge, about Data Centres in Indian Real Estate!

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Welcome to Season 3 of Concrete Conversations, the Indian Real Estate Podcast!
(now in Video format too on YouTube!)
In the past couple of years, the lines between hospitality and commercial workspaces have started to blur, as the demand for premium amenities in grade A commercial spaces rises, and members clubs and collaborative spaces proliferate across India.
There are efforts to reposition the traditional office building, by rewriting how people work and engage, while increasing the utilization of these spaces as well.
To navigate this evolving landscape, we have with us today Mr. Vivek Narain, Founder of The Quorum Club and district150. Mr. Narain began his career in banking and transitioned into hospitality through a groundbreaking financial transaction in 2006, as a part of the sponsor team behind India Hospitality Corp (IHC), the first India-focused SPAC.
In 2018, Mr. Narain co-founded The Quorum, a members' club business in India, aiming to reinvent this traditional landscape with a contemporary perspective. His latest venture, District150, is a 'hospitality-powered' meetings and events' hub, bridging the gap between a hotel and the future office / hospitality and the workspace.
Today, we'll dive into the world of multi-purpose spaces, discussing how these concepts could reshape our work lives, especially in a post-COVID world.
So without further ado, let’s get started!

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Concrete Conversations - The Indian Real Estate Podcast - Renewable Energy, Sustainability & Climate Action with Ms. Tanya Singhal, Founder of Mynzo Carbon
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05/13/24 • 40 min

All over the world, we are seeing Climate change impact people's lives. The scope and complexity of the problem is massive, and solutions are often hard to implement. However, we know that Renewable energy, circular economies and sustainable practices all play a role, and that corporations, governments and the public are all stakeholders here.
To talk to us about the interconnectedness of Real Estate and climate change, we have with us today Ms. Tanya Singhal, an industry expert with over 15 years of experience in the climate technology and renewable energy sector. An IIT Delhi alumnus, Ms. Singhal’s professional journey began with the Boston Consulting Group, but soon transitioned to entrepreneurship with her founding SolarArise - a solar asset management company. During her tenure at SolarArise, the company was responsible for developing over half a gigawatt (GW) of solar projects across seven states in India, that went on to be listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Today Ms. Singhal has embarked on a new mission with Mynzo Carbon, which stands for MyNetZerO. Mynzo leverages technology to automatically measure emissions, create individual climate identities, and provide personalized nudges for reducing carbon footprints. The vision extends further with My-Forest, a project aimed at carbon recapture to achieve net-zero emissions.
In today’s episode, we talk about the changes in the renewable energy market in India, the various stakeholders when it comes to climate action, and how each of them can play their part in helping to mitigate the problem.
So get ready for some Concrete Conversations!

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Concrete Conversations - The Indian Real Estate Podcast currently has 44 episodes available.

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The podcast is about India, Indian, Architecture, Real Estate, Investments, Construction, Investor, Property, Private Equity, Development, Podcasts, Interior Design, Education and Business.

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The episode title 'Private Equity & Foreign Investments in Indian Real Estate with Mr. Avinash Sule, Managing Director - Investment Management at RMZ Corp' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Concrete Conversations - The Indian Real Estate Podcast is 34 minutes.

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Episodes of Concrete Conversations - The Indian Real Estate Podcast are typically released every 14 days, 4 hours.

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