Pune: CREDAI Pune hosted its General Body Meeting (GBM) 2026 at the Sheraton Grand Pune, bringing together over 200 member developers, policymakers, and industry experts to deliberate on the future of Pune’s urban development and real estate ecosystem.
The meeting highlighted the role of CREDAI Pune in strengthening transparency, collaboration, and innovation in the city’s rapidly evolving property sector.
The event was attended by leading real estate developers and industry leaders who were addressed by Manish Jain, President of CREDAI Pune, along with the association’s vice presidents.
During the session, the leadership highlighted the various initiatives undertaken by CREDAI Pune over the past year, including policy advocacy, member engagement, and industry collaboration aimed at strengthening the real estate sector and promoting responsible development.
Murlidhar Mohol Calls for Collective Efforts to Preserve Pune’s Liveability
The chief guest for the evening, Murlidhar Mohol, addressed the gathering and praised CREDAI Pune for its efforts in promoting transparency and responsible growth within the real estate sector. He emphasised the crucial role played by the construction sector in shaping modern cities and improving the quality of life for citizens.
He remarked: “The construction sector plays a vital role in shaping the urban landscape by driving planned development, modern infrastructure, and improving citizens’ quality of life. In the context of rapid urbanisation, the industry must continue to prioritise responsible, environmentally conscious, and sustainable development.
Organisations like CREDAI help maintain transparency and quality within the sector, and developers, the administration, and citizens must work together to build a well-planned and sustainable Pune.”
Infrastructure and Connectivity Key to Pune’s Growth
During his address, Mohol also highlighted the importance of infrastructure development and connectivity in sustaining Pune’s liveability.
With Pune’s population nearing seven million within the city limits and a significant floating population, long-term urban planning is becoming increasingly critical.
He noted that public transport expansion will play a central role in shaping the city’s future. “The first 32 km of the Pune Metro is already operational—something many once believed would never happen. With new corridors progressing and receiving approvals, Pune could have nearly 150 km of metro connectivity over the next two to three years.”
Air connectivity is also expected to improve significantly. Developments at Pune Airport are expected to allow wide-bodied aircraft operations, while major infrastructure projects such as the Missing Link are expected to strengthen regional connectivity.
Mohol also shared the broader vision for Pune’s growth as a global innovation hub.
“Our vision is to make Pune a global capability centre capital and a hub for innovation, with projects like the Bharat Mandapam Innovation Centre planned near the airport. These developments will ensure that citizens can access better infrastructure, seamless connectivity and an even higher quality of life.”
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CREDAI Pune Launches AI-Powered Property Platform CREDAIBILITY.AI
One of the key highlights of the CREDAI Pune GBM 2026 was the launch of CREDAIBILITY.AI, described as the world’s first AI-powered property search platform designed to provide verified and transparent property discovery for homebuyers.
The platform aims to eliminate misinformation and spam listings while enabling buyers to access authentic project details developed by CREDAI Pune member developers.
The initiative reflects CREDAI Pune’s continued efforts to build a more trusted ecosystem in the real estate sector while promoting transparency and credibility.
Personal Branding in Digital Era
The CREDAI Pune GBM also featured a special session by Sarthak Ahuja, who delivered a talk on “Personal Branding for CEOs and Businesses.”
During the session, he shared insights with industry leaders about the importance of establishing strong professional identities in an increasingly digital and competitive business environment.
The session highlighted how the personal branding of CEOs and founders can influence the perception, credibility, and growth of their organisations while strengthening stakeholder trust and leadership visibility.
CREDAI Pune Partners with Police on Traffic Management Initiative
Addressing the gathering, Manish Jain, President of CREDAI Pune, highlighted the role of collaboration with government and civic authorities in shaping Pune’s urban future.
He said: “The real estate sector has a significant role to play in shaping Pune’s future urban landscape. Innovation, transparency and collaboration with government and civic authorities are essential to building a sustainable and well-planned city.”
Jain also announced the introduction of a dedicated communication channel for members and highlighted the association’s partnership with the police department on a smart traffic management initiative called Trafficure.
“CREDAI Pune was requested to partner with the police to run a pilot project on this initiative, and the early signs have been very encouraging, with the programme already supporting the police in improving traffic monitoring and management.”
He further stated that CREDAI Pune has made several policy representations to authorities on regulatory issues, including recommending that the ASR rate should not be revised, considering the potential impact on the sector.
“We remain committed to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure the continued growth of Pune’s real estate sector while contributing to the development of a more efficient, liveable, and future-ready city.”
Strengthening Transparency and Responsible Development
Speaking at the CREDAI Pune GBM, Vice President Arvind Jain highlighted the importance of ethical development and constructive engagement with authorities.
He said: “Pune continues to be one of India’s most dynamic real estate markets, and the role of responsible developers has never been more important. At CREDAI Pune, we are committed to promoting transparency, ethical development practices and constructive engagement with government and civic authorities.”
He added that initiatives such as CREDAIBILITY.AI and continued policy representation will help strengthen trust among homebuyers and contribute to Pune’s long-term urban development.
