Nirananjan Hiranandani Business with Raj Shamani

The key idea of the video is that in the real estate business, it is important to understand opportunities, overcome challenges, and adapt to changes in order to thrive and create successful developments.

00:00 🏢 Dr. Hiranandani, a real estate billionaire, shares his journey and highlights the importance of understanding opportunities and overcoming challenges in the real estate business, emphasizing the need to buy a house for capital creation and security, even if it's small or in a different location, as societies may not allow additional people to stay and there is a growing desire for bigger and better houses in India.

• Buying a house is recommended as it is a form of capital creation that will never become obsolete, and the real estate industry will never die, with quality being an essential minimum need.
• Dr. Hiranandani, a real estate billionaire, shares his journey from starting from scratch to becoming successful in the industry, highlighting the importance of understanding opportunities and overcoming challenges in the real estate business.
• The speaker initially pursued commerce but was inspired by his father's successful patients to enter the business world, eventually transitioning into real estate after facing challenges in other ventures, and he now has a successful history in the industry.
• Buying a house is recommended for social security, but renting is also acceptable if buying is not feasible, as home loans are available at economical rates.
• Buy your own house for capital creation and security, even if it's small or in a different location, as societies may not allow additional people to stay and there is a growing desire for bigger and better houses in India.
• The speaker discusses the increasing size of the aspiration class and how people are seeking bigger and better things in all fields, thanks to improved income levels, and shares their personal experience of starting with no bank loans and repaying all loans, but now no longer aspiring to become bigger.

12:51 🏢 Dr. Hiranandani shares his mindset shift towards constant improvement, the importance of embracing change, and his approach to real estate development, including overcoming challenges and creating a self-contained community.

• The speaker's mindset has shifted from wanting to become better in the past to now constantly striving to improve their products and customer relationships, with a new fire in their belly for doing things better and better.
• Choose the next big thing or better opportunity by identifying the process to overcome blockers and find opportunities for growth.
• Continuously learning from others, especially those with more knowledge and experience, is essential for personal and professional growth, even in a successful business.
• In order to succeed and stay relevant, it is crucial to embrace change and constantly improve, as demonstrated by the downfall of companies like Kodak and Polaroid who refused to adapt to new technologies.
• Dr. Hiranandani discusses his logical and emotional approach to real estate, sharing his experience of defying advice and following his gut instinct to create successful buildings.
• The speaker discusses the challenges he faced in developing an area with poor infrastructure and how he formed an association to improve the facilities, leading him to decide to create a place where everything from roads to schools to hospitals is under his control.

19:51 🏢 Successful real estate business aligns with national interest, taking advantage of government initiatives; industry will thrive due to GDP growth and leadership under Mr. Modi, while adapting to technological changes and learning from mentors.

• The speaker initially had doubts about Tana but now it has become successful and he is not passionate about it.
• Successful people in the real estate business align their ventures with the national interest, taking advantage of the opportunities presented by government initiatives such as infrastructure development.
• The real estate industry will never die as the need for homes will always exist, although it may change and improve over time, and it is important to stay informed about government policies and projects in order to succeed in the sector.
• The speaker believes that the real estate business will continue to thrive due to the growth of India's GDP, and although external circumstances may cause setbacks, the country's leadership under Mr. Modi will help overcome them.
• The growth of the nation's wealth and the importance of both the innovation of the younger generation and the experience of the older generation in adapting to technological changes and learning from mentors are discussed.

27:09 💼 Dr. Hiranandani emphasizes the importance of learning from mentors, adapting ideas, and creating unique architecture, questioning whether money alone can lead to dominance in the real estate market, and offers to be a development manager for those lacking expertise or resources, highlighting the significance of expertise and knowledge in handling market downturns and effectively managing the business, while also noting that money is no longer a constraint in the real estate business due to various funding options available.

• Dr. Hiranandani discusses how he learns from and adapts ideas from his mentors, emphasizing the importance of not just copying but modifying and creating his own unique architecture, and questions whether money alone can lead to dominance in the market.
• Hiranandani offers to be a development manager for those lacking expertise or resources in real estate, ensuring success by running the project for a fee.
• Having money is not enough to succeed in business; expertise and knowledge are crucial for handling market downturns and managing the entire business effectively.
• Money is no longer a constraint in the real estate business due to the availability of VC funding, IPOs, angel funding, and the rapid growth of home loans in India.

32:41 🏢 The speaker has been successful in building apartments with zero leakage for 30 years, but acknowledges challenges in selling them at a higher price in India; he emphasizes the importance of investing in quality infrastructure and eliminating bad quality in all aspects of life, including buildings and food.

• For the past 30 years, the speaker has been able to build apartments with zero leakage and continuously adds new features, but acknowledges that in a price-sensitive country like India, there may be challenges in selling them at a higher price.
• There are 200 old buildings in Mumbai that need to be demolished and rebuilt, as it is cheaper and more efficient to invest in quality infrastructure rather than constantly repairing subpar roads and buildings.
• Quality is essential in construction, and while amenities may be expensive, they should not compromise on the basic minimum quality standards.
• We need to eliminate bad quality in everything, from buildings to food, and shift towards a mindset of valuing and producing good quality products in India.
• Good roads lead to faster and safer travel, while cheap roads result in problems and accidents.

38:16 🏢 Dr. Hiranandani discusses his vision to eliminate slums in Mumbai and emphasizes the need for government intervention in the real estate business to generate profits for infrastructure development, while also reflecting on the insignificance of material possessions.

• Dr. Hiranandani discusses his vision to eliminate slums in Mumbai and highlights the importance of passionate individuals to successfully execute such projects.
• The speaker discusses how the Metro has helped in removing slums in Mumbai and states that it is possible to provide enough jobs and develop land in India if the government takes control instead of relying on private developers.
• The government should take over and eliminate the obstacles in the real estate business, allowing them to make a profit of 20,000 crores to be used for infrastructure and services, similar to Mr. Gutkary's success in building national highways.
• The speaker shares a story about how he once took a taxi to his office and his own watchman didn't recognize him, highlighting that he doesn't care about material possessions but still enjoys the good things in life like traveling in a Bentley.
• The speaker mentions that despite owning a helicopter, he hardly used it and now realizes that material possessions don't really matter.

46:20 🏢 The speaker invests the majority of their money back into their own business, finding more satisfaction in making money from their own investments rather than stocks, and valuing personal growth over surpassing others in net worth.

• The speaker invests the majority of their money, around 75-80%, back into their own business.
• Investing in the business of businesses is the main focus for growth and returns, with only a small portion of funds kept for liquidity and real estate, as the speaker finds more satisfaction in making money from their own investments rather than stocks.
• The speaker discusses how he has never valued himself and finds it amusing that his valuation fluctuates, but it doesn't make a difference to him as his expenses have not increased and he doesn't spend more just because he is wealthier.
• The speaker discusses how the pursuit of wealth and surpassing others in terms of net worth has lost meaning to him, and he only felt excitement for a brief moment when he made a billion dollar transaction.

51:18 🏢 Creating good infrastructure before building a township is more effective, as seen in Singapore, compared to India's method; China and Dubai's successful large-scale projects are admired; new ideas and concepts are needed in India; impressive infrastructure development in Mumbai discussed; Dr. Hiranandani shares anecdotes and asks for feedback.

• Creating a good infrastructure before building a township, as seen in Singapore, is a more effective approach compared to the method used in India where the township is built first and then the infrastructure is developed.
• China and Dubai have successfully undertaken large-scale infrastructure and development projects, such as cleaning up Shanghai and building the vertical in Saudi Arabia, which the speaker admires.
• New ideas and concepts are needed in the country, as seen in the beautiful new Convention Center and Parliament House in Delhi.
• The speaker discusses the impressive infrastructure development in Mumbai, including the construction of 330 kilometers of Metro in the next two years, but is unsure of the price of an apartment in Mumbai.
• Dr. Hiranandani discusses his real estate business and shares anecdotes, stories, and perspectives, while also asking for feedback from viewers on whether they would like to see more guests like him in future episodes.

Key Insights

Emphasis on Quality and Customer Satisfaction

• 🏢 "Real estate is a very family-driven business because both capital intensive and experience intensive." - Dr. Hiranandani highlights the unique challenges and pressures faced in the real estate industry, which is often dominated by family businesses.
• 🔄 "It's always how can I better myself, how can I better my products, how can I better my relationship with my customer."
• 🏢 Dr. Hiranandani's vision for his future projects is to have complete control over every aspect, from roads and gardens to schools and hospitals, creating a fully integrated and self-contained community.
• 🛣️ By aligning his real estate projects with the government's focus on infrastructure development, Dr. Hiranandani has been able to tap into a multitude of opportunities for growth.
• 🏢 Dr. Hiranandani's architecture is a blend of international influences and his own modifications, resulting in a distinct style that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
• 🚧 "Quality is an essential minimum. You can't afford bad quality in anything in the world."
• 🏢 "Quality is something which we should never consider as a basic minimum." - Dr. Hiranandani highlights the significance of maintaining high standards of quality in construction, stating that it should never be compromised, even for government buildings.

Personal Growth and Learning in the Real Estate Industry

• 💰 Despite facing challenges and almost failing in both the textile and real estate businesses, Dr. Hiranandani's determination to succeed and the need to prove himself to his successful family members drove him to persevere and ultimately achieve great success in the real estate industry.
• 🌱 "I always interact with people who have more knowledge than me, even in the business where I'm supposed to be a king, because I'm always learning and improving myself."
• 💡 "You can't rely on the success of yesterday in order to live today or tomorrow." - Dr. Hiranandani emphasizes the importance of constantly evolving and adapting in order to stay successful in the real estate business.
• 🌱 "The newness of the Young Generation is so important for growth technology is changing you cannot imagine the amount of Technology I'm using now in the last three four years. It is completely changed the way I run my company the way the whole thing is done." - Dr. Hiranandani highlights the significance of embracing technological advancements and adapting to change for the success and evolution of businesses.
• 🚁 Despite owning a helicopter, Dr. Hiranandani admits that material possessions don't hold much value to him, emphasizing the importance of experiences over material wealth.
• 💭 "My needs are less, my wife's needs are even lesser than mine, so really to be honest, we are very, very content."

Importance of Real Estate as an Investment

• 🏠 "A home is a need that will never become obsolete, making the real estate industry a secure investment."
• 💰 "My recommendation to every person is that you must buy your house even if it is small even if it is in your home place or wherever it is but always buy it that Capital creation you can never create in any other business." - Dr. Hiranandani emphasizes the importance of buying a house for capital creation in the real estate business.
• 💼 "Real estate gives better returns than stocks, making it a passion and preferred investment for Dr. Hiranandani."

Q&A

Q1: Why is buying a house recommended in India?

A1: Buying a house in India is recommended for several reasons. Firstly, it provides social security and tax benefits, making it imperative for every person within their capacity. Additionally, home loans are available at economical rates compared to other options, making it a financially viable choice. Investing in a small house or studio apartment is especially advised. Renting a house can also provide security, but the aspiration for a bigger lifestyle is growing in India, leading people to prefer buying bigger and better houses for long-term security and capital creation.

Q2: Will the real estate industry in India ever die?

A2: The real estate industry in India is considered a stable investment as the need for homes will never diminish. As long as there is GDP growth and demand for homes, the real estate business will thrive. External circumstances can impact the growth, but with strong leadership and a growing economy, the GDP will continue to increase, benefiting the real estate industry and the common people. It is important to note that adapting and embracing change is vital for success in any industry, as demonstrated by the failures of companies like Polaroid and Kodak that failed to evolve.

Q3: How important is expertise in handling the downside of the market in real estate?

A3: Expertise is crucial in handling the downside of the real estate market. While money may not be a constraint, having the necessary expertise is necessary for success. By tying up with an expert who can effectively navigate the market fluctuations and challenges, one can mitigate risks and maximize returns. Quality is also essential in any real estate business. Prioritizing quality over cost in all aspects of construction and production helps to eliminate bad quality buildings and products from the market. This is especially important in India's pursuit of producing high-quality goods and buildings, which can help build a reputation for excellence. The government should also take the lead in ensuring good quality infrastructure and housing, as proper planning and execution can lead to the elimination of slums and provide job opportunities for those affected.

Q4: What is the importance of infrastructure development in India?

A4: Infrastructure development in India is impressive and forward-looking. Several major projects have been completed, including the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center and Parliament House. The country has plans to construct 330 kilometers of Metro in Mumbai over the next two years, signaling its commitment to improving transportation infrastructure. This focus on infrastructure development is crucial for the overall growth and development of the country. It not only facilitates economic activities and ensures smooth connectivity but also attracts investments, creates job opportunities, and enhances the overall quality of life for the citizens.

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