CREDAI-MCHI Appoints Mr. Sukhraj Nahar as 18th President: A New Era for Mumbai's Real Estate
Mumbai's real estate sector is set to witness a transformative phase with the appointment of Mr. Sukhraj Nahar as the 18th President of CREDAI-MCHI. The new leadership aims to drive Mission CARES, focusing on compassion, affordability, reforestation, empowerment, and skilling.
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Mr. Nahar succeeds Mr. Domnic Romell, who has served the association with distinction over the past two years. This change of guard marks not only a leadership transition but also the beginning of a transformational phase for the real estate ecosystem in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). CREDAI-MCHI also announced the new management committee comprising Mr. Bandish Ajmera – President Elect, Mr. Rushi Mehta – Secretary, and Mr. Nikunj Sanghavi – Treasurer. The ceremony marked a formal pledge to drive the organisation’s new strategic framework.
CREDAI-MCHI is setting its sights on Mission CARES, a comprehensive blueprint to bring Compassion, Affordability, Reforestation, Empowerment, and Skilling to the forefront of urban development. Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra, emphasized the importance of this partnership, stating, “CREDAI-MCHI family has been an indispensable partner in shaping Mumbai’s real estate future. Together, we have pioneered the country’s most successful RERA implementation, streamlined ease of doing business, and co-created the Mumbai Development Plan with unprecedented industry-government collaboration. Today, Mumbai stands at the cusp of a massive transformation — from Asia’s largest urban renewal at BDD Chawls to slum-free, technology-driven redevelopment, and the creation of the Third and Fourth Mumbai as new economic growth engines.”
Speaking on his vision for 2025 – 2027, Mr. Sukhraj Nahar, President of CREDAI-MCHI, stated, “Our sector has always built Mumbai’s skyline. Now, we must also build its soul. Mission CARES is our declaration to the government, home buyers, and our own conscience—that we will develop with empathy, digitise with purpose, green our cities with urgency, and ensure every home is accessible and dignified. This is a pivotal moment to move beyond rhetoric and deliver real, measurable impact.”
Mr. Rushi Mehta, Secretary, CREDAI-MCHI, emphasized, “The real estate sector touches lives in every square foot it creates. We are not just asking the government to act—we are showing them that the industry is ready to co-create better policies, embrace tech, and uplift every worker, homebuyer, and citizen. Mission CARES represents CREDAI-MCHI’s renewed commitment to building with compassion, ensuring access for all, restoring green spaces, driving economic growth through innovation, and skilling the workforce that shapes the region’s skylines. The five pillars will guide all member initiatives over the next two years.”
Mr. Domnic Romell, Immediate Past President, CREDAI-MCHI, extended his full support to the new leadership. He said, “Over the last two years, we’ve set the stage for deeper collaboration between government bodies, developers, and civil society. I am confident that under Mr. Nahar’s leadership, CREDAI-MCHI will now scale new heights—not just in construction, but in conscience as well. Our tenure was about turning challenges into opportunities and building a more transparent, inclusive ecosystem. Mission CARES is the natural evolution of that journey — a moral compass for the next era of real estate, ensuring that growth and responsibility go hand in hand.”
Mumbai’s developers currently pay an average of ₹54,221 per square meter as approval costs, among the highest in the country. Premiums, duties, and levies often constitute 35–40% of the total project cost, placing a significant financial burden on homebuyers and delaying project timelines. “Compliance costs are one of the biggest roadblocks to affordable housing,” noted Mr. Keval Valambhia, Chief Operating Officer, CREDAI-MCHI. He added, “At CREDAI-MCHI, we are pushing for single-window clearances, rationalized premiums, and tech-led approvals. Prop Tech will enable AI-driven project tracking and blockchain-backed compliance, making the process faster and more transparent. The shift from paperwork to real-time systems is critical. Every rupee saved in friction is a rupee that builds scale, trust, and better homes. Because at the end, building better homes is about building a stronger India together.”
The CARES framework commits the organisation to five pillars:
- Compassion through CSR and social welfare for construction workers, women, children, and underserved communities.
- Affordability in Housing through policy reforms and innovative development models.
- Reforestation & Urban Greening to offset the carbon impact of construction and improve city liveability.
- Empowerment through PropTech to drive transparency, digital transformation, and economic growth.
- Skilling of 10,000+ workers annually to power India’s infrastructure boom with capable hands and secure livelihoods.
The new leadership has outlined an ambitious but pragmatic roadmap for the next 24 months:
- Establishment of a PropTech Lab to accelerate innovation adoption.
- Creation of an Affordable Housing Innovation Cell (AHIC).
- Launch of mobile Skilling Labs across the MMR region.
- Dialogue with the state to rationalize development premiums and stamp duties.
- Integration of green scorecards in every member project.
Under its CSR vision, CREDAI-MCHI has committed to organizing 100+ free health camps annually, supporting over 1,000 students with scholarships (especially girls), operating 25 daycare centres for construction workers’ families, maintaining zero child labour across all member sites, and mobilizing ₹10 crore+ for disaster relief and social programmes.
The affordable housing mandate aims to promote 10,000+ affordable units through member projects by 2026, publish a policy white paper on regulatory reforms for faster approvals, create an Affordable Housing Innovation Cell, and conduct three regional workshops with urban bodies on rental and worker housing. The focus is on ensuring affordability without compromising on quality, sustainability, or access to civic amenities.
In line with its environmental commitments, the reforestation agenda targets the planting of 1 million trees across 50+ urban locations by 2026, integrating minimum green buffers in all new member projects, and creating five model biodiversity parks in partnership with local authorities.
The economic growth and innovation pillar will see 70% of member developers adopt at least one PropTech solution, 20+ startups onboarded to the new PropTech Lab, and the listing of 10+ REIT-ready assets.
On skilling, CREDAI-MCHI will train 10,000+ construction workers annually, issue 2,500+ Green Job Cards, and deploy three mobile skilling labs across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to deliver on-site training in green construction, safety, and emerging technologies.
With over 2,200 member developers, CREDAI-MCHI’s Change of Guard 2025–2027 marks the beginning of a decisive chapter — one where the industry pledges to build not only for today’s cities but for tomorrow’s generations, guided by measurable goals that blend economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social equity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new President of CREDAI-MCHI?
The new President of CREDAI-MCHI is Mr. Sukhraj Nahar, Chairman of Nahar Group.
What is Mission CARES?
Mission CARES is a comprehensive blueprint to bring Compassion, Affordability, Reforestation, Empowerment, and Skilling to the forefront of urban development.
What are the five pillars of Mission CARES?
The five pillars of Mission CARES are: Compassion through CSR and social welfare, Affordability in Housing, Reforestation & Urban Greening, Empowerment through PropTech, and Skilling of workers.
How will CREDAI-MCHI address compliance costs in the real estate sector?
CREDAI-MCHI is pushing for single-window clearances, rationalized premiums, and tech-led approvals to reduce compliance costs and make the process faster and more transparent.
What environmental commitments has CREDAI-MCHI made under Mission CARES?
CREDAI-MCHI has committed to planting 1 million trees across 50+ urban locations by 2026, integrating minimum green buffers in all new member projects, and creating five model biodiversity parks in partnership with local authorities.
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