Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors Appoints Piyush Thakkar as Director – Investments

Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors has announced the appointment of Piyush Thakkar as the Director – Investments. In this role, he will be a part of the senior leadership team of Arnya. His appointment underscores the company's continued focus on strengthening its leadership and scaling its investment platform in line with its growth ambitions.

Piyush Thakkar is a Chartered Accountant with over two decades of experience across real estate credit, structured finance, and risk management. He specializes in structuring asset-backed investments with a strong emphasis on downside protection, capital preservation, and delivering consistent risk-adjusted returns. Over the course of his career, Thakkar has spent more than 20 years with Kotak Mahindra Bank and its group entities, where he worked closely with developers, sponsors, and institutional investors.

Prior to joining Arnya, Thakkar was a Founding Member at Ionic Wealth and Asset Management (Angel One Group), where he built and led the debt investment platform across multiple strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University.

Sharad Mittal, Founder and CEO of Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors, said, “We are delighted to welcome Piyush Thakkar as Director – Investments at Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors. His nearly two decades of deep expertise across real estate credit, structured finance, and risk management come at a pivotal time for us. Piyush brings a sharp investment lens and disciplined execution approach that will help us scale our platform, explore high-quality opportunities, and strengthen our portfolio. His appointment marks a significant step in our growth journey, as we strengthen our leadership bench, deepen our investment capabilities, and further solidify Arnya’s position as a preferred partner in the real estate investment ecosystem.”

Piyush Thakkar, Director – Investments at Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors, said, “I am excited to take on the role of Director – Investments at Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors and contribute to its ambitious growth journey. Backed by a strong and driven team, I look forward to sharpening our investment strategy, unlocking potential opportunities, and delivering consistent, long-term value. Together, we aim to raise the bar for performance, innovation, and excellence across the real estate investment landscape.”