Bengaluru, 31 July 2025:
CII Karnataka organized the 2nd edition of the CII Karnataka Real Estate Conference 2025 “Shaping the Future: The Real Estate Vision 2030 for Karnataka and Beyond” today at Bengaluru. The conclave took up key themes of shaping South India’s real estate and urban development. Discussions on investment trends addressed evolving capital flows, market resilience, and investor strategies. The rise of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in South India was examined as a key driver of demand across asset classes. Emerging segments such as co-living, senior housing, data centres, and logistics parks were explored for their growth potential. Urban planning sessions emphasized the need for integrated, inclusive, and sustainable development across cities. The future of residential real estate was discussed in the context of changing consumer preferences, technology integration, and the demand for smarter, greener homes.
Mr Tushar Giri Nath, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Urban Development Department, Government of Karnataka, in his keynote address remarked “As Karnataka continues to witness rapid urbanisation, it is imperative that our growth story remains inclusive and well-planned. We must not only expand physical infrastructure but also build robust social infrastructure to ensure that development is holistic and not isolated. A strong transportation grid, integrated urban planning, and well-aligned policy frameworks are critical as we move towards developing Tier 2 and 3 cities as the next growth engines. The government is committed to creating a policy environment that supports the real estate sector, and we encourage deeper engagement between the industry and authorities to drive collaborative, sustainable, and equitable urban development across Karnataka.”
Mr Aman Choudhari, Past Chairman, CII Karnataka & Managing Director, Surin Automotive Pvt Ltd remarked “CII remains committed to driving a future-ready real estate ecosystem through collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. As Karnataka leads the way in industrial growth and urban transformation, we must align infrastructure development with ESG principles to ensure inclusive and climate-resilient cities. This CII Karnataka Second Edition Real Estate Conference 2025 is a step forward in shaping that collective vision.”
“Karnataka is at the forefront of India’s real estate growth across residential, office, retail, and hospitality sectors. As we look toward 2030, innovation, sustainability, and integrated development will define our journey. This conference sets the platform for bold ideas, shared learnings, and collaborative action to shape a future-ready real estate ecosystem for Karnataka and beyond.” remarked Mr Ashwinder R Singh, Core Member CII Karnataka Real Estate Conference Chair CII Real Estate NR & Vice Chairman BCD Group.
Mr Gaurav Kumar, Managing Director, Capital Markets & Land CBRE India, said, “Beyond mirroring the region’s economic prowess, Southern India is strategically shaping the future of India’s real estate landscape. The convergence of high-quality infrastructure, proactive governance, and a deep talent pool has turned cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai into global investment attractions. What is equally compelling is the rise of Tier-II cities, where targeted development and policy support are unlocking new opportunities across asset classes. This dual-track growth makes the South a blueprint for sustainable, inclusive, and innovation-led urban development.”
“The real estate opportunity in South India is immense and deeply interconnected. With cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Visakhapatnam driving innovation, we must now shift towards a regionally integrated approach rooted in sustainability, resilience, and inclusive growth. The 2nd Edition CII Real Estate Conference 2025 marks a critical step in unlocking South India’s urban potential by bringing together industry, policy, and design to build cities that are not only smarter and greener, but also more equitable and future-ready” emphasised Dr Prashanth Reddy, Co-Chair CII Karnataka Real Estate Conference & Managing Director, Fundermax.
The whitepaper on “Shaping the Future: The Real Estate Vision 2030 for Karnataka and Beyond” was released during the inaugural session and the report highlights opportunities in the southern states for high growth in technology and scaling GCCs, including advanced manufacturing in electric vehicles, electronics, and aerospace. Sectors such as life sciences and tourism industries also present a vast potential in the southern states, it added. The report highlights the dynamic economic landscape across the five southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, and Kerala. This is indicated by robust growth spanning a diverse spectrum of industries, notably IT/ITeS, tourism, and critical manufacturing sectors such as automotive and electronics. The collective strength of this region is firmly established upon a diversified economic base, a world-class talent pool, infrastructure, and proactive government policies. The report positions Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad as the leading cities driving Southern India’s real estate momentum, each offering unique sectoral strengths and long-term growth potential. These cities are underpinned by world-class infrastructure, strong occupier demand, and expanding institutional investment.
Leading industries and institutions including Brigade Enterprises Ltd, BCD Royale, Fundermax, Sumadhura Group, CBRE, which was attended by over 150+ industry CXO’s and stakeholders across sectors.