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Winner: Darshan Upadhyay
Real Estate Entrepreneur of the Year – RISE, SIRE
Batch: JRE 14
Project: Industrial Land Advisory, Umbergaon
Real Estate isn’t just about buildings. It’s about bold ideas, smart execution, and the courage to see opportunity where others don’t.
At the Shivalik Institute of Real Estate (SIRE), we don’t just train developers — we nurture entrepreneurs who are ready to create real-world impact.
Meet Darshan Upadhyay, winner of the Real Estate Entrepreneur of the Year at SIRE’s prestigious RISE Honors.
Spotting Opportunity Where Few Looked
When Darshan joined JRE Batch 14, he came in with curiosity, ambition, and one key question:
“Where is the next big opportunity for industrial growth?”
- While most eyes stayed fixed on Mumbai, Darshan looked further — to Umbergaon, just 150 km away. A town often overlooked, but full of untapped potential.
- With rising costs and land scarcity in Mumbai, industrial players were ready to explore new frontiers — and Darshan was ready to guide them.
Turning Insight into Enterprise — Powered by SIRE
Darshan had the hunger to lead but he needed structure, strategy, and the right tools.
That’s where SIRE’s Journey of Real Estate (JRE) program made the difference. Through real-world learning, Darshan:
- Mastered industrial land assessment from legal checks to environmental insights
- Understood market demand, buyer behavior, and the complexities of land transactions
- Learned to navigate local governance, legal frameworks, and stakeholder relationships
- Built a trusted advisory business, not just transactional deals
SIRE didn’t just teach him real estate it sharpened his vision and gave him the confidence to execute.
The Result? A Market Maker in South Gujarat
Today, Darshan leads a lean, research driven enterprise that’s reshaping Umbergaon’s industrial land market:
- ₹50+ crore in successful land deals
- 19+ acres advised across major industrial clients
- A trusted bridge between Mumbai’s industrial needs and Umbergaon’s growth potential
He’s not just closing deals — he’s driving development, creating opportunities, and earning a reputation built on integrity and impact.
RISE Honors: Celebrating Real-world Changemakers
- The RISE Awards at SIRE aren’t just about grades. They celebrate real courage, smart execution, and those bold enough to carve their own path.
- Darshan’s journey proves that with the right mindset — and the right platform young entrepreneurs can reshape markets others overlook.
A Blueprint for Future SIRE Entrepreneurs
Darshan’s story reflects what’s possible at SIRE:
- We turn potential into performance
- We empower visionaries to create real-world change
- We teach more than real estate — we teach strategy, market creation, and entrepreneurial confidence
At SIRE, students don’t just learn they lead.
This is where ambition meets execution. This is where your real estate journey begins.
Real estate is more than transactions — it’s transformation. At SIRE, we teach you both.
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