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🎙 Frankly Speaking with Viral | A Podcast on Everything Real Estate

🎙 Frankly Speaking with Viral | A Podcast on Everything Real Estate

By: Viral Desai | Knight Frank India
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 Welcome to Frankly Speaking, the podcast series where we dive deep into the world of real estate.Viral Desai | Knight Frank India Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Sanjeev Bikhchandani: How I built India’s Biggest Internet Brands & How he Invests Today | S2E1

    Sanjeev Bikhchandani: How I built India’s Biggest Internet Brands & How he Invests Today | S2E1
    Nov 24 2025
    Welcome to Season 2 of Frankly Speaking by Knight Frank India, hosted by Viral Desai, Senior Executive Director – Occupier Strategy & Solutions, Industrial & Logistics, Capital Markets and Retail Agency. We begin this season with a powerhouse conversation featuring Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder & Executive Vice Chairman of Info Edge India Ltd — the man behind Naukri.com, 99acres, Jeevansathi, and Shiksha, and one of India’s most respected startup investors.In this episode, Sanjeev opens up about:The fearless vs jugaadu mindset that shaped his entrepreneurial leapThe story behind building India’s most iconic digital brandsWhat he looks for as a private and public markets investorHis investing principles and the people who shaped themIndia’s differentiators, interest rate cycles, and the future of AIWhy some ideas work — and why many don’tHis advice to young entrepreneurs and investorsHis outlook on the real estate sector in IndiaA rare, honest, deeply insightful conversation with one of the most influential voices in Indian business.Timestamps:00:00 Teaser01:00 Intro01:54 Darpok vs Jugaadu — How Sanjeev entered business at 2705:15 Story behind Naukri, Jeevansathi, 99acres, Shiksha13:01 Brand philosophy behind each platform14:48 Transition from entrepreneur to startup investor20:03 Stories of brands that didn’t make it big21:50 Interest rate cycle & impact on valuations24:58 India’s unique differentiators27:30 Will AI threaten IT/ITeS jobs?34:12 Why Sanjeev started his own startup fund35:31 How he invests in public markets36:16 His investing role model37:24 What to do vs what not to do (investing lessons)38:00 What is the right age to become an entrepreneur?39:08 The next big idea exciting him39:28 His view on real estate in India🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more candid conversations with India’s sharpest minds.#FranklySpeaking #SanjeevBikhchandani #ViralDesai #KnightFrankIndia #Naukri #99acres #StartupIndia #InvestmentInsights #PodcastIndia
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    44 mins
  • 🎙️ Frankly Speaking With Viral Episode 6 ft. Ramesh Nair, MD & CEO - Mindspace REIT

    🎙️ Frankly Speaking With Viral Episode 6 ft. Ramesh Nair, MD & CEO - Mindspace REIT
    May 9 2025

    In this episode, host Viral Desai sits down with Ramesh Nair, MD & CEO at Mindspace REIT, one of the most respected names in India’s real estate industry.From starting out as a commercial real estate consultant in Chennai to leading one of India’s largest REITs, Ramesh shares his incredible journey, leadership lessons, and his outlook on the future of REITs, the commercial office sector, and the evolving dynamics of the industry.Timestamps:00:00 Teaser01:19 Introduction 02:05 Early life & Ramesh's real estate journey04:20 Ramesh's defining moment in his career07:17 Mumbai vs Chennai - Similarities & Dis-similarities?10:33 Ramesh's journey from being a deal maker to becoming the business leader12:17 What should International Property Consultants (IPCs) do to make the CRE landscape more collaborative?15:18 Ramesh's journey from leading one of India's largest commercial real estate consultancy to leading one of India's largest REIT fund19:32 Role of REITs, the investment opportunity for commercial real estate, Supply vs Demand in India 25:53 Ramesh's view on the future of Indian commercial real estate market amidst all volatility, tariffs, recessional sentiment, and impact of AI33:00 Future of the REIT industry and the opportunity in REITs39:39 Advice for commercial real estate professionals42:30 Ramesh's personal passions, hobbies, interests43:30 Does Ramesh have an entrepreneurial journey ahead in his life?44:42 Is investing in one's education really important in becoming successful in life?#FranklySpeaking #Leadership #Mindspace #REIT #RameshNair #CommercialRealEstate #India #RealEstate #ViralDesai #KnightFrank #Business #Strategy #AI #Investing
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    46 mins
  • 🎙️ Frankly Speaking Podcast Episode #5 - Viral Desai x Juggy Marwaha, CEO - Prestige Group (Office)

    🎙️ Frankly Speaking Podcast Episode #5 - Viral Desai x Juggy Marwaha, CEO - Prestige Group (Office)
    Feb 14 2025

    In this special episode of Frankly Speaking Podcast, Viral Desai sits down with Juggy Marwaha, CEO – Prestige Group (Office), to explore his journey through the world of real estate, hospitality, and co-working. Known for his dynamic leadership and relationship-driven approach, Juggy shares valuable career lessons, his views on the future of commercial real estate in India, and the evolving landscape of managed offices vs co-working spaces.


    With experience spanning top organizations like Taj Group of Hotels, RMZ Corp, JLL, WeWork, and now leading Prestige Group’s office vertical, Juggy offers a unique perspective on deal-making, innovation, and what it takes to navigate the ever-changing real estate sector.


    #ViralDesai Senior Executive Director, Knight Frank India

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    #JuggyMarwaha CEO - Prestige Group (Office)

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Teaser

    01:00 Introduction

    03:10 Juggy's personal life

    12:00 Commercial real estate in India - The future

    17:08 Juggy's advice for brokers

    27:15 Managed offices vs Coworking

    34:40 Juggy's most memorable deals

    39:45 Prestige Group's vision for India's commercial real estate market

    45:30 How is Juggy as a leader to work with?

    48:46 Juggy's success mantra


    #FranklySpeakingWithViral #KnightFrank #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstate #OfficeMarket #Leadership #ManagedOffice #Coworking #Podcast #Broker #Property
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    53 mins
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