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. Formerly, in the field of finance, Mayank Ruia worked with Goldman Sachs, UBS and Everstone Capital that gave him a lot of experience in financial and fiscal discipline. Moving on to Phoenix, he was able to combine his financial acumen, managerial skills and the newfound passion for real estate. “With the launch of Phoenix in Bengaluru, I once again tasted success, but more importantly I had found my true calling. Due to my varied experience, I have been able to break away from the norms and dynamically change the face of real estate,” said Mayank. Mayank has been responsible for the planning and development of over 5+ million square feet of residential real estate in Bengaluru, with projects such as Pelican Grove & 27 Summit by MAIA Estates and Phoenix One Bangalore West & Phoenix Kessaku. Sharing the goals of his company Mayank said, “MAIA has been working towards expanding its residential footprint in Bengaluru along with entering the commercial development segment. We also endeavour to enter another tier-1 city in India, and have all aspects of the business run efficiently through the use of technology and maintain never before seen levels of safety and hygiene in the construction sector. It has also been my conscious effort to ensure that all the spaces that we build promote ‘reduce-reuse-recycle’ lifestyle. MAIA Estates’ founding in 2016, was my dream realised after eight years of finance and over half a decade of real estate experience. Over the last 4+ years, MAIA has grown to an organisation of 80+ professionals that believe in changing the way real estate development is perceived and delivered in India, with a desire to set an international standard. Finally, we are environmentally conscious because we are the namesake of mother earth herself; MAIA