Real Estate’s Young Turks Of 2021

Realty+ 40 Under 40 inaugural edition this year listed the top real estate professionals for the year 2021 that are paving the path for change and innovation in the sector. Keshav Bhajanka is a young, vibrant commander of the business operation of Century Ply, who has completely overhauled the supply chain network and strengthened the brand’s establishment in terms of vertical expansion (foray into MDF and Particle Board) and business execution. As a responsible industry professional Keshav Bhajanka possesses a strong sense of obligation towards the industry ecosystem and the larger society. The company is driven to spend more than 2% of the minimum CSR budget to make a significant contribution to hospitals, Federation of Tribal Society (one of the largest NGO in India) and organizes many tree plantation drives all across the country. The company has maintained a steady AGR of 25% plus over the years. Despite the pandemic outbreak in 2020, the company has performed in each quarter better than the previous one and successfully overcame the impact of nationwide lockdown. With expert management and strategic operation all across, CenturyPly expects to keep the positive growth momentum moving forward. The company is recognized for its various industry-firsts initiatives like invention of Borer and Termite proof plywood, thermal proof heating, Virokill technology (post the COVID-19 outbreak) and latest introduction of Firewall technology in product line. Under the guidance of Keshav, CenturyPly has been in the forefront and played a major role in petitioning the file to the Union Government to reduce tax rates on the industry. Since his joining in 2010, Keshav has been spearheading the growth of the company. Under his leadership, the company’s profit and turnover has risen up to 10 crores and market capital has gone up by almost 25 crores. The decorative segment of CenturyPly brand is more organized and more expertly managed than ever before.