Real Estate & Urban Reimagination

In this episode of Transforming India – The Road to 2047, presented by Mint in partnership with JSA Advocates & Solicitors, host Alokesh Bhattacharya explores how India’s real estate sector will shape the nation’s urban and economic future. As India moves toward 2047, rapid urbanisation is set to redefine housing, infrastructure, financing, and governance across cities. Joining the conversation are Lalit Kumar and Gerald Manoharan, Partners at JSA, who bring deep expertise across competition law, insolvency, real estate transactions, M&A, and regulatory advisory. Together, they examine how evolving land use and zoning norms are influencing large-scale urban projects, the legal reforms needed to unlock institutional capital, and the effectiveness of RERA in mitigating systemic risks. The discussion also delves into emerging models around REITs, smart cities, and redevelopment frameworks, alongside the urgent need for climate-resilient urban law and sustainable city planning. With sharp legal insight and strategic foresight, this episode unpacks how modernised land governance, innovative financing structures, and technology-enabled infrastructure can drive India’s urban reimagination and power its journey toward becoming a high-income economy by 2047. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices