Hyderabad: NAR-India, the country’s apex body representing real estate transaction advisors, has announced its new national leadership team following the successful conclusion of its annual convention in Mumbai. The event catalysed business engagements exceeding ₹3000 crore, underlining the growing influence of organised real estate brokerage in India.
Positioned as one of the largest gatherings of its kind, the convention brought together over 1,800 delegates from across the country, including realtors, developers, investors, financial institutions, retailers and corporate occupiers. The scale of participation translated into tangible deal-making, strategic partnerships and cross-market collaborations across residential, commercial and retail segments.
The event served as a high-value business platform, featuring structured B2B meetings, project showcases and investment discussions. Leading corporate groups such as Reliance Industries, Tata Group and Aditya Birla Group actively explored large-scale real estate opportunities, highlighting increasing institutional interest in collaborating with organised brokerage networks for faster and more transparent transactions.
The convention also stood out for its diverse mix of industry voices and thought leadership. Insight-driven sessions led by stalwarts like Niranjan Hiranandani and Hafeez Contractor, along with addresses by Boman Irani, Savji Dholakia and Jaya Kishori, created a platform blending business, policy and human insight. Hosted by AREA Group, the event was executed by a 45-member organising team.
New Leadership Team
- Chairman: Sumanth Reddy
- Vice Chairman & Global Ambassador: Tarun Bhatia
- Immediate Past President: Amit Chopra
- President: Chandresh Vithalani
- President-Elect: Ashish Mehta
- CEO: Samir Arora
- Vice Presidents: Arvind Gupta, Mr. Ramkumar, Zakir Bhati, Santosh Avalaki
- Hon. Secretary: Chetan Chopra
- Joint Secretary: Sonia Sachdeva
- Organising Secretary: Appom
- Directors (Zones):
- East – Abhimanyu Modi
- South – Sivalingam M
- West – Udayan Mane
- Central – Brijesh Patel
Sumanth Reddy, Chairman, NAR-India, said the convention demonstrated how deeper collaboration across stakeholders is directly translating into business velocity, improved trust and more structured deal flows across markets.
Chandresh Vithalani, President, NAR-India, added that the scale, diversity and outcomes of the convention signal a clear shift towards a more organised, transparent and professionally driven brokerage ecosystem in India.
Ashish Mehta, President-Elect and Event Chair, NAR-India, said, “This convention has gone beyond conversations to deliver measurable outcomes. The scale of participation, the quality of engagement and the volume of business generated reflect a clear shift in how the industry collaborates and transacts. What we have built here is not just an event, but a high-impact business platform that will continue to create opportunities and drive growth for stakeholders across the ecosystem.”
The newly appointed leadership team will focus on advancing the vision of organised real estate, advocating for ‘One India, One License’, strengthening alignment with RERA frameworks, expanding education and skill development initiatives, building a digital platform for seamless transactions, and enhancing engagement with government and policy stakeholders.
