The heart of Kolkata echoed brilliance as industry leaders and real estate trailblazers assembled at the opulent Taj Vivanta on March 26, 2025, celebrating the relentless drive for excellence in East India’s ever-evolving real estate landscape. The 17th Realty+ Conclave & Excellence Awards 2025 East became a defining moment, where the sector's visionaries, pioneers, and disruptors came together to honour achievements and cultivate new alliances and innovative ideas. The evening unfolded as a spectacular fusion of recognition, collaboration, and forward-thinking, marking a milestone in the region’s real estate journey.
The event was powered by key industry players, including Proptech Partner - Absolute CX, Co-Partner - Nemetschek Group, Luxury Partner - Emami Realty Limited, Digital Partner - Realatte; Broadcast Partner - Siti network, Industry Partner - IGBC; Business Media Partner - BW Businessworld; Online Media Partner - Exchange4media Group; Organised By - Realty+ making it a true collaboration of thought leaders and experts.
Media mogul Dr Annurag Batra, Editor-in-Chief & Chairman of Exchange4media and BusinessWorld Media Group inaugurated the event with an inspiring address, welcoming the industry’s leading figures from the East and acknowledging Kolkata’s growing prominence in the real estate market.
The event commenced with a high-impact discussion on Riding the Wave: Kolkata Real Estate Growth Trends & Forecasts. The session was expertly led by Anirban Gupta, Managing Director, East India, Colliers; Apurva Salarpuria, Managing Director, Salarpuria Group; Ashok Saraf, Chairman, Sugam Homes; Dr Nitesh Kumar, MD & CEO, Emami Realty;; Tamal Ghosal, Chairman, Shrachi Group, exploring the future trajectory of Kolkata's real estate market. Experts highlighted the growing demand for residential and commercial spaces and the strategies for sustainable development.
The next conversation turned to Budget Or Bespoke: Luxury & Affordable Housing Demand Dynamics. This thought-provoking discussion, led by Santanu Ghosh, Executive Director & Head – East, Tenant Representation, Cushman & Wakefield, along with Arihant Parekh, Director, Orbit Group, Manab Paul, Founder, Sree Balaji, Saumya Vardhan Patodia – Director, Signum Group, Varun Bagla, Managing Director, Saltee Group, Yashaswi Shroff, Executive & Marketing Director, Alcove Realty. The experts analysed the balance between budget-friendly and bespoke housing solutions. They effectively discussed market trends, evolving consumer preferences, and strategies for catering to segments.
The conversation shifted gears with the topic Investors Delight: Kolkata Commercial & Industrial Realty Opportunities. The moderator, Shubho Routh, Senior Director and Head ILS Services East, CBRE, an engaging conversation with experts such as BP Singh Roy, COO – Sales & Marketing, Keventer Realty, Gaurav Dasgupta, Partner | Real Estate, Corporate and Commercial, Khaitan & Co, Joydeep Paul, Senior Director - Occupier Strategy & Solutions, Knight Frank India, Rajdeep Bhaduri, Senior Business Leader, Real Estate Strategy & Commercial Leasing, DLF Ltd, all sharing insights into Kolkata's burgeoning commercial and industrial real estate sector. They highlighted key trends, investment opportunities, and strategies to capitalise on the expanding market.
The atmosphere altered interestingly after bringing together a dynamic group of digital frontiers persons to discuss The Digital Disruption: Redefining Real Estate Sales & Marketing. Moderated by Prashant Kumar Chaturvedi, City Head - East, Anarock, along with experts Abhishek Singh, Chief Growth Officer, Insomniacs; Aninda Das, Vice President – Marketing, Infinity Infotech Parks Limited; Anup Dalmia, Founder, Bobby Associates; Subhro Sarkar, AVP & Head - Brand Marketing & Corporate Communications, Ambuja Neotia; Updesh Dandriyal, Business Head, Realatte. The talk by the dynamic group of digital innovators explored how technology is reshaping real estate sales and marketing. The discussion focused on emerging digital tools, strategies for customer engagement, and how innovation is driving transformation in the industry.
The day further featured a riveting discussion on Smart Urbanization: Integrating Sustainability & Growth this session brought together leading architects and urban planners, including moderator Shakuntala Ghosh, Principal Architect and Partner - Ghosh Bose and Associates & Past Chairperson, IGBC Kolkata Chapter, along with Abhishek Dutta, Principal Architect, ArcOn Design, Anjan Mitra, Principal Architect & Urban Designer, The Appropriate Alternative, Arindam Ghosh, Principal Architect, Polaris, Ayan Sen, Principal Architect, Ayan Sen Architect Urban Designers and Planners Founder, Shashank Shahabadi, Principal Architect, Eastside Office, to explore how urbanisation can be sustainable and growth-driven. The engaging discussion explored how cities can evolve to meet modern demands while ensuring environmental responsibility and long-term development.
The event concluded with a lively session of Realty+ Real Talk, where Sapna Srivastava, Editor of Realty+, had an enlightening conversation with Debashis Sen, IAS (Retd), Founder and Director NBC Ltd and Past CMD, HIDCO, reflecting on the city's real estate sector's evolution. The discussion delved into the transformative changes in Kolkata's real estate, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and emerging trends. Debashis Sen shared his extensive experience, offering valuable insights on how the industry has evolved over the years and the steps needed to drive sustainable growth in the future.
Celebrating Excellence
The grand finale of the evening was the much-anticipated 17th Realty+ Excellence Awards 2025 – East Awards Ceremony, celebrating the achievers who have redefined excellence in real estate.
The highlight of the evening was a Special Address by Roopa Ganguly, Indian actress and former Rajya Sabha MP, as she shared her encouragement for the industry's future.
Some of the other dignitaries attending the Awards ceremony included, Debasish Kumar, member of Trinamool Congress and MLA, Baishali Dalmiya, Director M L Dalmiya & Co. & former member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and Jhakka Prasad Acharya. Consul General, Consulate General of Nepal, Kolkata.
Below are the remarkable winners:
Luxury Project of the Year
PS Group for Quintessa
Siddha Group for blu at Siddha Sky
Affordable Housing Project of the Year
Sugam Group for Sugam PRAKRITI
Iconic Project of the Year
Godrej Properties Ltd for Godrej Blue
Srijan Realty Pvt. Ltd. for THE ROYAL GANGES
Mid-Segment Project of the Year
Orbit Group for Orbit Tarang
Srijan Realty Pvt. Ltd. for OPTIMA
Commercial Project of the Year
Srijan Realty Pvt. Ltd. for LOGOS
Residential Project Of The Year
PS Group for Jade Grove
Sugam Group & Diamond Group for URBAN LAKES
Most Popular Project of the Year
Alcove Realty for New Kolkata
Emami Realty Limited for Emami Aamod
Themed Project of the Year
Emami Realty Limited for Emami Aastha
Ultra Luxury-Lifestyle Project of the Year
Orbit Group for Orbit Bella
PS Group for Antares
Senior Living Housing Project of the Year
Infinity Group for Jagriti Dham
Most Environment-Friendly Residential Space
Diamond Group & Sugam Homes for Navya
Best Selling Project of the Year
Soham Group for Soham SynerG
Vinayak Group for Vinayak Amara
Villa Project of the Year
Arrjavv Builder Pvt. Ltd for Barefoot Farmestate
Purti Realty for Meraki
Hospitality Project of the Year
Ambuja Neotia Group for Taj Taal Kutir
Residential Complex Of The Year
Purti Realty for The Varanda
Skyscraper Project of the Year
PS Group for Sansara
Landscape Project of the Year - Residential
Alcove Realty for New Kolkata
Most Popular Mall of the Year
Ambuja Neotia Group for City Centre Patna
Luxury Project of the Year - Commercial
Ginni Realty for Park NX
RDB Anekant Orbit Properties Pvt. Ltd for Orbit Urban Park
Design Project Of The Year
Emami Realty Limited for Emami Aamod
Builders and Developers Awards
Developer of the Year – Commercial
Srijan Realty Pvt. Ltd
Excellence in Delivery
Purti Realty
Developer of the Year - Ultra Luxury & Lifestyle
Orbit Group
Developer of the Year- Residential
PS Group
Signum Group
Emerging Developer of the Year
Ginni Realty
Developer Of The Year - Luxury
Purti Realty
Excellence in Customer Service
PS Group
Branding & Marketing Awards
Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year
Ambuja Neotia Group for UTALIKA PANCHAMI
Digital Marketing Agency of the Year
Realatte
Best Brand Storytelling in an Ad Film
Purti Realty
Advertising Agency of the Year
Realatte
Innovative Marketing Concept of the Year
Godrej Properties Ltd for Paint the City Blue for Godrej Blue
Experiential Marketing Campaign of the Year
Godrej Properties Ltd for Godrej Blue
Marketer of the Year
Abhirup Bhattacharyya, Executive Marketing for Godrej Properties Ltd., Kolkata
CSR Excellence Awards
Srijan Realty Pvt. Ltd.
Sugam Group
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Young Achiever of the Year
Yashaswi Shroff, Executive & Marketing Director, Alcove Realty
CSMO of the Year
Aninda Das, Vice President, Marketing, Infinity Group
Sustainable Business Leader of the Year
Pulak Chamaria, Director, Infinity Group (Promoter)
Iconic Leader of The Year
Dr Nitesh Kumar, Managing Director & CEO - Emami Realty Limited
The evening was a dazzling celebration of excellence, recognizing the game-changers who have redefined the landscape of real estate in the East. Congratulations to all the winners and participants!
Watch the entire event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31_29zuBxrE
