Listen "Ep 33 | Ahmedabad’s Development, Shivalik AIF Fund and SIRE, Gift City, Credai | Ft. Chitrak Shah"
Episode Synopsis
Mr. Chitrak Shah, an industry leader with over 26 years of experience in the real estate realm. As a founder and MD of Shivalik Group, a renowned real estate development company in Gujarat, he has been instrumental in driving its success through a focus on technology and innovation.
He also the chairman of CREDAI AHMEDABAD and Mr. Shah also established the Shivalik Institute of Real Estate (SIRE),
in his commitment to bridging the skill gap in the real estate industry and nurturing talented individuals.
In this episode, we’ll dive into how 26 years of experience can enhance a real estate firm, the transition from SN Developers to Shivalik group, and the project selection process along with its advantages. We’ll also discuss Ahmedabad’s development, the establishment of the Shivalik Real Estate Institute, and the creation of Shivalik AIF Funds. Additionally, we’ll explore building a 360 degree ecosystem within the organization, all about GIFT CITY and its benefits, the responsibilities of the Chairman of CREDAI Ahmedabad, and much more
Timestamps:
00:00 Trailer
01:12 Introduction
01:53 Education Journey
02:15 Career Path
02:53 First Project
03:53 Initial Decade in Business
06:08 Gaining Exposure and New Insights
06:57 Transition from SN Developers to Shivalik
07:31 Building Shivalik's Brand Presence
08:12 Expanding Shivalik into New Cities
08:50 Project Selection Process
10:32 Ahmedabad’s Development Journey Over 26 Years
11:21 Working Across Different Asset Classes
12:34 Establishing the Shivalik Real Estate Institute
17:25 AIF Fund Overview
22:12 Furniture Business Insights
23:50 Interior Solutions
24:39 Creating Ecosystems
25:44 Gift City Development
28:58 Sales Trends in Gift City
31:20 Sales vs. Leasing in Gift City
32:36 Key Learnings from 26 Years
33:58 Challenges Faced in Real Estate
35:12 Responsibilities as Chairman of CREDAI Ahmedabad
38:57 Personal Life Reflections
40:29 Advice for Younger Generations
41:46 Conclusion
Host
Krish Jain, Head management at H.Rishabraj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakingrealestate/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551195292538
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krish-harish-jain/
Guest:
Mr. Chitrak Shah, Founder and MD Shivalik
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitrakshivalik/reels/
Website:
https://www.shivalikgroup.com/
He also the chairman of CREDAI AHMEDABAD and Mr. Shah also established the Shivalik Institute of Real Estate (SIRE),
in his commitment to bridging the skill gap in the real estate industry and nurturing talented individuals.
In this episode, we’ll dive into how 26 years of experience can enhance a real estate firm, the transition from SN Developers to Shivalik group, and the project selection process along with its advantages. We’ll also discuss Ahmedabad’s development, the establishment of the Shivalik Real Estate Institute, and the creation of Shivalik AIF Funds. Additionally, we’ll explore building a 360 degree ecosystem within the organization, all about GIFT CITY and its benefits, the responsibilities of the Chairman of CREDAI Ahmedabad, and much more
Timestamps:
00:00 Trailer
01:12 Introduction
01:53 Education Journey
02:15 Career Path
02:53 First Project
03:53 Initial Decade in Business
06:08 Gaining Exposure and New Insights
06:57 Transition from SN Developers to Shivalik
07:31 Building Shivalik's Brand Presence
08:12 Expanding Shivalik into New Cities
08:50 Project Selection Process
10:32 Ahmedabad’s Development Journey Over 26 Years
11:21 Working Across Different Asset Classes
12:34 Establishing the Shivalik Real Estate Institute
17:25 AIF Fund Overview
22:12 Furniture Business Insights
23:50 Interior Solutions
24:39 Creating Ecosystems
25:44 Gift City Development
28:58 Sales Trends in Gift City
31:20 Sales vs. Leasing in Gift City
32:36 Key Learnings from 26 Years
33:58 Challenges Faced in Real Estate
35:12 Responsibilities as Chairman of CREDAI Ahmedabad
38:57 Personal Life Reflections
40:29 Advice for Younger Generations
41:46 Conclusion
Host
Krish Jain, Head management at H.Rishabraj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakingrealestate/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551195292538
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krish-harish-jain/
Guest:
Mr. Chitrak Shah, Founder and MD Shivalik
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitrakshivalik/reels/
Website:
https://www.shivalikgroup.com/
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