NSE CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan Buys ₹10 Crore Apartment in Mumbai's Lodha World Towers
National Stock Exchange CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan has purchased a 1,900 sq ft apartment for nearly ₹10 crore in the prestigious Lodha World Towers in Mumbai's Worli area. The property registration documents reveal the purchase details and highlight the strong real estate market during the festive season.
Real EstateMumbaiAshishkumar ChauhanLodha World TowersProperty MarketReal EstateOct 06, 2025
Chauhan bought the apartment on the 11th floor of The World Towers complex on Senapati Bapat Marg, Upper Worli. The unit comes with three car parking spaces and has a registered value of ₹9.93 crore, as per the documents. The total area of the apartment is 1,989.31 sq. ft., and the property was purchased from Lodha Developers Limited (formerly known as Macrotech Developers Limited). The registration was completed on October 4, 2025.
Both Lodha Developers Limited and Chauhan did not comment on the purchase. According to NSE’s annual report for 2024-2025, Ashishkumar Chauhan's gross annual remuneration is ₹12.09 crore, and his net income is ₹6.78 crore.
In a related development, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently leased a 5 BHK luxury apartment in Mumbai’s upscale Prabhadevi for its chairman, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, at a starting monthly rent of ₹7 lakh. The lease spans three years, with a total rent of ₹2.65 crore, as per property registration documents. The apartment is located in the Rustomjee Crown Tower and includes four parking spaces. The SEBI office is situated about 30 minutes from the housing project.
The apartment's starting monthly rent is ₹7 lakh for the first 12 months, followed by ₹7.35 lakh for the second year and ₹7.71 lakh for the third year. The lock-in period for the transaction is 12 months, and the security deposit is ₹42 lakh. The transaction, registered on September 3, 2025, was subject to a stamp duty of ₹69,500 and a registration fee of ₹1,000.
Mumbai’s real estate market saw a strong festive season in 2025, recording 10,630 property registrations during Navratri and Ganesh Chaturthi, marking a 23% rise from 8,604 registrations during the same period in 2024, according to Maharashtra IGR data analyzed by Knight Frank India. A total of 6,238 properties were registered during the 10 days of the Navratri festival from September 22 to October 1, marking a 20% increase over the 5,199 registrations in the same period last year.
This surge also contributed to a 17% YoY rise in state revenue collections, which touched ₹587 crore during the festive period. The daily average of registrations improved from 578 units in Navratri 2024 to 624 units in 2025, according to Knight Frank India data.
The strong real estate market during the festive season is a positive indicator of the overall economic health and consumer confidence in Mumbai. As the city continues to attract significant investments, both from local and international buyers, the real estate sector is expected to remain a key driver of economic growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Ashishkumar Chauhan pay for the apartment in Lodha World Towers?
Ashishkumar Chauhan paid nearly ₹10 crore for the 1,900 sq ft apartment in Lodha World Towers, with a registered value of ₹9.93 crore.
Where is the apartment located?
The apartment is located on the 11th floor of The World Towers complex on Senapati Bapat Marg, Upper Worli, Mumbai.
What is the annual remuneration of Ashishkumar Chauhan?
Ashishkumar Chauhan's gross annual remuneration is ₹12.09 crore, and his net income is ₹6.78 crore, as per NSE’s annual report 2024-2025.
What is the monthly rent for the SEBI chairman's leased apartment in Prabhadevi?
The SEBI chairman's leased apartment in Prabhadevi has a starting monthly rent of ₹7 lakh, increasing to ₹7.35 lakh in the second year and ₹7.71 lakh in the third year.
How many property registrations were recorded in Mumbai during the festive season in 2025?
Mumbai recorded 10,630 property registrations during Navratri and Ganesh Chaturthi in 2025, marking a 23% rise from 8,604 registrations in the same period in 2024.
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