Panelist
Panelist
Mr. Rohan Sikri
Senior Partner The Xander Group, Inc.
Rohan Sikri is Senior Partner at The Xander Group. Based in Singapore, he is also CEO of Xander Investment Management, the PERE arm of the group, which currently manages over US$ 2.6 billion in AUM.
In 2005, he co-founded Xander’s India investment foray, overseeing a diverse US$ 1.5 billion equity investment program spanning office, retail, hotels, residential, and industrial real estate. The portfolio has seen profitable realizations exceeding ~US$ 1.6 billion and continues to deliver value. In 2010, he co-founded Xander Finance, the group's credit platform, where he has served as Chairman of the board for over a decade. In 2014, he established the group’s Office core plus strategy, which attracted capital from global pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, etc., and is currently US$ 1.3 billion in AUM. In 2019, Mr. Sikri initiated the group’s US$ 250 million pan-India industrial real estate strategy. He is also a board member of Virtuous Retail South Asia Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based retail/ lifestyle developer-owner-operator.
More recently, he contributed towards establishing ULI’s National Council in India and presently chairs the council. He also serves on the ULI Asia Pacific Executive Committee.
Speaking at
Tue 28 May
9:00 AM — 10:00 AM (GMT+09:00) Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo
Tokyo Midtown Conference, Midtown Tower 4F, Room 7
ULI Talks: Between Two Giants – A Balanced Perspective on Real Estate in India and China
As two of the largest and economies in the Asia-Pacific region investing in India or China has become increasingly pertinent for real estate investors and developers in the Asia-Pacific region. According to recent statistics:
- China remains a global leader in real estate investment, boasting a vast market size and a history of rapid urbanisation and infrastructure development.
- India's real estate sector has been experiencing robust growth, with office absorption rates hitting record highs and significant investments pouring into infrastructure development projects.
Understanding the nuances of these markets is crucial for informed decision-making and strategic planning within the real estate industry. This session brings together industry experts who will shed light on the unique opportunities presented by both countries, to provide a balanced perspective on their respective strengths and challenges.