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Reputation is everything. I saw my
elders choose integrity over short-term

profit, even when it meant delays or
smaller margins.

SAURABH RUNWAL
Director, Runwal Realty

The Architecture of Trust
You grew up watching one of India’s most respected real
Saurabh Runwal represents the third-generation of estate families build a legacy. When did you first realize that
Runwal Realty, one of Mumbai’s most established you wanted to contribute to that legacy in your own way?
real estate groups with a legacy spanning residential, Was there a defining moment that made you see yourself as
commercial and retail developments. Rooted in the an entrepreneur?
firm’s long-standing focus on quality, execution and I always knew I wanted to be a part of the family business,
customer trust, he brings a contemporary perspective but the turning point came when I realized customers today
shaped by data-driven decision-making and evolving expect more than luxury finishes or good locations. They
urban needs. want a sense of belonging, ease and trust. That’s when
I saw an opportunity to evolve the legacy to build homes
With a strong emphasis on disciplined growth, design- that are not just beautiful but meaningful to live in. For me,
led development and long-term value creation, Saurabh entrepreneurship within a legacy business means protecting
is helping steer Runwal Realty toward its next phase what has worked while also reimagining what luxury living
of expansion: Balancing scale with sustainability and should stand for in the future.
legacy with a forward-looking approach to city-building.

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