Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors Bolsters Leadership with Piyush Thakkar's Appointment
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, May 2026 — Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors 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 Arnya’s continued focus on strengthening its leadership team and scaling its investment platform in line with its long-term 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, Piyush 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, he was a Founding Member at Ionic Wealth & 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.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Sharad Mittal, Founder & CEO, 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.”
On this occasion, Piyush Thakkar 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.”
About Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors:
Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors is an independent, real estate-focused investment management firm founded by Sharad Mittal and a team of senior industry professionals with over 100 years of combined experience in real estate investment management across leading institutions. In its operating history of 24 months, the firm has launched 2 funds, expanded its team to 25 members, and opened 5 offices across major cities in India.
Sharad Mittal brings over 24 years of experience in the real estate industry. Throughout his career, he has overseen more than INR 10,000 crores in investments across 175 projects nationwide, successfully navigating multiple real estate cycles. Previously at MO Alternates, Sharad played a crucial role in building the firm’s real estate investment business from scratch, growing its assets under management (AUM) to over INR 7,300 crores. He also achieved over 90 profitable exits, demonstrating a strong track record through active asset management and investment strategy. Sharad has been successful in raising capital commitments from both domestic and global investors. His prior experience includes significant roles at ICICI Prudential AMC, ICICI Bank, ASK Property Investment Advisors, and First Rand Bank.
Sharad is actively involved in various industry bodies, including the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Committee on Real Estate & Housing and the IMC Chamber of Commerce & Industry Committee on Urban Development, Smart Cities, Real Estate, and Infrastructure. He is also a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Sharad is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Commerce degree from Delhi University.
