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ET NOW Realty Conclave and Awards 2024 honors 35 winners
Mumbai: ET NOW.in, the digital arm of the leading English Business News Channel, ET NOW hosted the inaugural ET NOW.in Realty Conclave and Awards 2024, in New Delhi. The landmark event themed ‘Shaping Tomorrow’s Real Estate Landscape,’ celebrated the contributions of the real estate sector and the crucial role that the realtors play in shaping India’s economic growth. Aligned with the ET NOW brand ethos ‘Rise with India’ ET NOW.in Realty Conclave and Awards championed the transformative role of technology, sustainable practices, and strategic leadership in propelling the real estate sector forward and fostering collaborations for future advancements in the industry.
Shri Jai Parkash Dalal, minister of finance & town and country planning and estates the government of Haryana, delivered the keynote address, highlighting the importance of innovation and leadership in the real estate industry. Additionally, a special virtual live session was hosted by Niranjan Hiranandani, managing director of Hiranandani Group to provide further insights about the industry.
ET NOW.in Realty Conclave and Awards 2024 witnessed distinguished policymakers, corporate leaders, & influential personalities from the real estate sector involved in an enlightening conversation and felicitated luminaires across 35 categories selected through a rigorous nationwide submission and screening process evaluated by Tenfold.
The event had a key lineup of speakers which included Shri Anand Kumar, chairman, Delhi RERA, Shri G Hari Babu, president of NAREDCO, Hemant Sud, founder & chairman, IIIID-DRC, Dr Vishesh Rawat, vice president & head of marketing, sales, M2K Group, Shri Robin Matharu, director (design & Quality), SAAN Verdante, Shri Navin Raheja, chairman & MD of Raheja Developers, Shri Harsh Vardhan Bansal, president, NAREDCO Delhi, Saurabh Shankar Seth, vice president – Sales AIPL, and Vishal Raheja, CMD, Investo Expert, who engaged in panel discussions, and spotlight conversations providing valuable insights and fostering meaningful dialogues on the future of the real estate.
Delivering the keynote address at the ET Now.in Realty Conclave & Awards, Shri Jai Parkash Dalal, Minister of Finance & Town and Country Planning and Estates, Government of Haryana said, “The future of real estate in our country is very promising. With our rapidly growing economy, the demand for housing, office, and commercial spaces is surging. As we chart Haryana’s development trajectory, it is imperative to tackle the pressing issue of skilled labour in the real estate sector. Developers play a key role in this by investing in training programs. Gurugram exemplifies successful collaboration between government and private sectors, aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision for India’s development by 2047. Initiatives like the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) Act have enhanced transparency and accountability. Despite challenges like land acquisition, our policies have paved the way for progress. Our unwavering focus is to deliver timely, high-quality housing and bolster builder credibility. Together, let’s build a prosperous future founded on skill development and inclusive growth, setting new standards for urban living.”
Times Network COO and president of digital business Rohit Chadda said, “ET NOW.in was launched just 16 months ago and has already reached over 100 million users in this short period. Today marks a significant milestone as we host our first mega event, bringing together top industry leaders, innovators, and influencers in the real estate sector. The ET NOW.in Real Estate Conclave and Awards, celebrates the transformative impact of the real estate sector and its contribution to economic progress. With over 35 award categories and 100 nominations, we honour outstanding contributions and innovations in this field. We are committed to a series of similar initiatives in the future, providing brands and industry leaders a platform to connect with discerning audiences across Times Network’s digital brands.”
The ET NOW.in Realty Conclave and Awards 2024 winners are:
The successful event underscored a united commitment to recognizing achievements and setting the stage for celebrating the real estate industry.
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PNB partners Kiwi to launch credit-enabled UPI for users
Targets 180 million customers; RuPay card offers 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent cashback
MUMBAI: Swipe, tap, or scan credit is quietly slipping into the rhythm of everyday payments, and Punjab National Bank wants in on the action. The state-run lender has partnered with Kiwi to roll out credit-enabled UPI payments for its 180 million customers, marking a significant push to blend traditional banking with India’s fast-evolving digital payments ecosystem.
At the centre of the collaboration is the launch of the PNB Kiwi Credit Card on the RuPay network. The card is designed with a digital-first approach, offering fully online onboarding and seamless integration with UPI, allowing users to transact via scan-and-pay while accessing credit.
The offering also brings in a rewards layer, with cashback ranging from 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent on online transactions, positioning the product as both a convenience play and a spending incentive.
The move comes as UPI continues to dominate India’s digital payments landscape, increasingly blurring the lines between debit-led transactions and credit access. For PNB, which operates over 10,000 branches around 60 per cent in semi-urban and rural areas, the partnership signals a targeted effort to extend formal credit to segments that have traditionally remained underserved.
The collaboration also reflects a broader industry shift, where banks and fintech platforms are converging to embed credit directly into payment flows, reducing friction while expanding access.
With RuPay credit cards gaining traction and UPI evolving beyond peer-to-peer transfers, the PNB–Kiwi tie-up positions both players at the intersection of scale, accessibility, and the next phase of digital finance in India.
