Darshan Hiranandani (born on October 13, 1981, in Mumbai, Maharashtra) is a prominent Indian businessman. He is widely recognized as the CEO of the Hiranandani Group, a real estate giant that has left an indelible mark on India’s urban landscape. As CEO of the Hiranandani Group, he has overseen its strategic growth and diversification, making it one of India’s leading developers.
His journey started in Mumbai with a strong educational background. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the prestigious Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, and later got a Master of Business Administration degree from the same, which equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge required to steer his family’s business.
The Hiranandani Group, under Darshan Hiranandani’s leadership, has continued to expand and diversify its portfolio. He was instrumental in taking the company’s real estate business global by extending its presence across different parts of India as well as overseas. This move into new sectors such as data centres, cloud computing, and energy solutions among others was made possible due to Darshan’s knack for invention coupled with being able to recognize emerging trends.
Amongst their notable achievements was when he inaugurated Yotta Infrastructure Solutions – the world’s second-largest data centre in 2020. This significant milestone not only showcased technological acumen within the organization but also demonstrated his vision for meeting India’s increasing demand for infrastructure while contributing towards national economic development.
However, far beyond just the Hiranandani Group alone, Darshan remains committed to building up this country too. He serves on several committees including, ASSOCHAM where he acts as a member councilor and board trustee at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) Dubai alongside being an advisory board member at Hyderabad Sind National Collegiate Board – all based out from non-profit organizations within Mumbai city limits.
The journey of Darshan Hiranandani epitomizes the power of vision, innovation, and strategic thinking. He has not only taken Hiranandani Group to greater heights as its CEO but also positioned it prominently within India’s real estate & infrastructure spheres. With an undying commitment towards nation-building coupled with an ability to spot then exploit emerging trends; Darshan Hiranandani will continue shaping the future of Indian real estate.