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The MAIA Story

We represent the values of real estate development in modern India and intend to build and serve our customers with utmost integrity and transparency. Embracing the highest standards of design, execution, sustainability and professionalism, we create spaces that enhance our ecosystem.

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Our Purpose

We represent the values of real estate development in modern India

Our Team

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MAYANK RUIA
Founder and CEO

A fourth-generation descendant of the industrialist Ruia Family, Mayank’s individual journey began at Indiana University and led him through top-tier finance roles at globally renowned organisations like Goldman Sachs, UBS and Everstone Capital. After nearly a decade in the U.S., he returned to India in 2008, where his exposure to real estate began in 2011 with Phoenix Mills as its Group Director – Residential.

Combining his experience in finance and real estate development, Mayank founded MAIA Estates in 2016 with a commitment to deliver high-quality residential and commercial projects defined by integrity, precision, and passion. Through his leadership, MAIA has grown from a small team into an organization of over 180 professionals, united in challenging conventions and setting new benchmarks for the industry.

Rishad Khergamwala
RISHAD KHERGAMWALA
Director - Construction Strategy & Bespoke
Rishad Khergamwala
Director - Construction Strategy & Bespoke
After completing his Master’s in Management Science from the University of Kent in England, Rishad moved back to India in 2012. He started his career in the real estate sector by leading the vision behind Crown Aura, a premium residential project in North Bangalore, where he planned and delivered over 180,000 sq. ft..

He has been a founding partner with MAIA Estates, where he leads all aspects of the developments, while actively integrating modern rules, values and techniques to build and deliver excellence through every single project.
Rudresh K V
Rudresh K V
Vice President - Commercial & Development Strategy
Rudresh K V
Vice President - Commercial & Development Strategy
Rudresh brings over 30 years of real estate development expertise to MAIA, leveraging his background as a Civil Engineer to manage projects from initial feasibility studies to tenant occupancy. Having begun his career as a draftsman and risen through the ranks to hold P&L responsibilities in organisations like Cognizant, Cushman & Wakefield, Wipro, GE, Bagmane, and Bhartiya City, he has led the execution of large-scale townships, IT campuses, commercial buildings, residential enclaves, and interior fit-outs.

His results driven leadership merges on-ground technical acumen with strategic oversight, ensuring projects meet rigorous standards of quality, sustainability, and timely delivery. Now steering MAIA’s architectural vision, Rudresh aligns each development with the company’s “Building Lives and Beyond” ethos, creating spaces that embody design excellence while fostering meaningful, long-term value for stakeholders and communities alike.
Col. Jaswant Singh Chauhan
COL. JASWANT SINGH CHAUHAN
Vice President & Business Head - MAIA Life
Col. Jaswant Singh Chauhan
Vice President & Business Head - MAIA Life
Building on two decades of distinguished service in the Indian Army and extensive HR leadership in manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, and the blue-chip art industry, Col. Jaswant Singh Chauhan brings a multifaceted perspective to MAIA’s hospitality division. He has successfully translated human-centric operations into exceptional guest and resident experiences, leveraging his background in HR policies, leadership coaching, and regulatory compliance. During his tenure as CEO of a Himachal Pradesh–based real estate firm, he integrated hospitality principles into strategic growth and asset management, ensuring seamless service offerings across multiple developments.

Now spearheading MAIA’s hospitality initiatives, Col. Chauhan fuses operational rigor with warm, inclusive service standards to embody the company’s “Building Lives and Beyond” ethos. By aligning every facet of hospitality—from staff training to facility management—he ensures MAIA delivers deeply satisfying, value-driven experiences for residents, guests, and stakeholders alike.
ANIL PANKAJ SINGH
ANIL PANKAJ SINGH
Vice President – Institutional Sales & Leasing Head.
ANIL PANKAJ SINGH
Vice President – Institutional Sales & Leasing Head.
With over two decades of experience shaping the commercial real estate landscape, Anil brings a proven track record in leading leasing, sales, marketing and P&L functions across 21 landmark projects spanning over 18 million sq. ft. His expertise lies in elevating asset positioning to consistently arrive at price points and commercial terms that serve both client priorities and asset value.

Anil possesses a deep, end-to-end understanding of the commercial real estate lifecycle, from development and market strategy to lease execution and operational management, guided by a nuanced appreciation of regional market dynamics. Having partnered with top office space occupiers across IT, NBFC, retail, and FMCG sectors, he has built enduring relationships with large multinational, domestic corporates, as well as international and domestic property consultants, leveraging strong network of legal and technical advisors.

With his extensive experience across key geographies in India, he has honed his ability to navigate evolving industry trends and economic cycles with agility. Before joining MAIA Estates, Anil held leadership roles and worked for prominent institutional asset owners, sovereign organisations, and PE AIFs, including Ascendas (now CapitaLand), DLF, Kotak, and DMI.

At MAIA, Anil leads institutional sales and leasing with strategic foresight, integrating data-driven insights, relationship capital and market intelligence to strengthen MAIA’s commercial real estate portfolio and reinforce its commitment to Building Lives and Beyond.
Sanaa Ruia
Sanaa Ruia
Creative Director
Sanaa Ruia
Creative Director
Drawing on nearly 2 decades of experience in design and brand building, Sanaa merges creativity with strategic insight to shape Maia’s distinct identity. With a Business degree from NIFT, a postgraduate degree in luxury marketing from The London School of Arts, she went on to create the popular accessories brand, Nomada, that retailed globally.

She has also worked with some of the largest companies in India to design and manufacture corporate merchandise on a large scale. As Creative Director at Maia Estates, she oversees marketing strategy, visual communications, interior design and CSR activities. Her holistic approach drives innovative and high quality outcomes, focused on design and creativity.
Aditya Chandra
Aditya Chandra
Assistant Vice President - Legal
Aditya Chandra
Assistant Vice President - Legal
Aditya’s unique blend of legal acumen and business savvy underpins MAIA’s expansion strategy. Holding a BBA LLB (Hons.) from Christ University and with corporate law experience at Dua Associates, he rigorously evaluates land opportunities to align with MAIA’s long- term objectives.

His meticulous due diligence, negotiations, and transaction execution safeguard the company’s interests while driving progress. By bridging legal frameworks and business goals, Aditya ensures that each new development remains both compliant and high-impact, reinforcing MAIA’s commitment to excellence.
VIPUL SHARMA
VIPUL SHARMA
Assistant Vice President - Sales
VIPUL SHARMA
Assistant Vice President - Sales
Vipul’s extensive background in residential real estate—spanning 16 years across value to luxury projects—brings a strategic and customer-centric approach to every MAIA engagement. Armed with an MBA from Pune University and a specialisation in Infrastructure Management from ISB Hyderabad, he adeptly aligns sales initiatives with nuanced market demands. His experiences at TATA Housing and Raffles Residency honed his capacity for market expansion, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Having guided MAIA’s growth trajectory from its inception, Vipul now spearheads the company’s sales and CRM functions, ensuring each client interaction embodies the “Building Lives and Beyond” ethos. Through innovation, relationship management, and a deep understanding of market dynamics, he remains committed to delivering exceptional value and driving MAIA’s continued success.
Radhika Saraf
Radhika Saraf
Assistant Vice President - Head of Human Capital management
Radhika Saraf
Assistant Vice President - Head of Human Capital management
Radhika’s cross-sectoral expertise in human capital strategy, organizational design, and change management underpins MAIA’s people-first approach. An Institute Silver Medalist from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, with a background in Statistics, she blends analytical rigor with deep people insight to align HR practices with business goals.

Her career spans leadership roles across FMCG, Pharmaceuticals and EdTech, where she has driven culture integration, employee engagement, and large-scale organizational transitions. From building HR systems in fast-paced startups to shaping talent and performance frameworks in global corporations, Radhika’s work ensures MAIA’s “Building Lives and Beyond” ethos extends to its most valuable asset, its people.
Mayank Karnawat
Mayank Karnawat
General Manager - Head of finance, CEO Office
Mayank Karnawat
General Manager - Head of finance, CEO Office
A Chartered Accountant with 13+ years of experience majorly across L&T Realty, K Raheja, and Aditya Birla Group, predominantly in Real estate Finance. Mayank anchors MAIA’s financial strategy with a clear focus on growth and stability. Specializing in fundraising, corporate finance and investor relations, he crafts robust capital structures that fuel MAIA’s ambitious developments.

By overseeing valuations, deal structuring, financial modeling, and rigorous budgeting, Mayank reinforces investor confidence and keeps the company on track to meet its strategic objectives. His comprehensive approach to financial stewardship underpins MAIA’s vision of “Building Lives and Beyond” through sustainable, profitable progress.
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The MAIA Way

We build with a deep sense of responsibility, ensuring that every step – during and after construction – respects the spaces we shape. Thoughtful planning, sustainable practices and attentive execution guide our approach, minimising impact while enhancing the environment.

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