NAVIN MAKHIJA Navin Makhija is an Indian real estate executive serving as Managing Director of The Wadhwa Group, a Mumbai-based real estate development company founded in 1969. Makhija oversees the company's residential, commercial, and integrated township developments across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). During his tenure since 2007, The Wadhwa Group has undertaken projects in key areas including the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Panvel, Mulund, and Prabhadevi. He has participated in industry discussions on housing demand, infrastructure development, and regulatory reforms in India's real estate sector. Early life and education Navin Makhija earned an undergraduate commerce degree from National College of Arts and Commerce. He completed the Owner/President Management (OPM) program at Harvard Business School from 2013 to 2015. Makhija also attended executive programs at the Indian School of Business, London Business School, and the London School of Economics. Career Navin Makhija joined The Wadhwa Group in the early 2000s and serves as Managing Director. Under his leadership, the company has developed commercial projects in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and residential developments in Panvel, Mulund, and other Mumbai Metropolitan Region locations. Makhija has commented publicly on real estate topics including housing trends, regulatory reforms, and infrastructure development. Notable projects The Wadhwa Group has delivered over 250 landmarks across residential, commercial, and township developments. Notable projects include: Type Project Location Commercial The Capital Bandra-Kurla Complex Commercial Platina Bandra-Kurla Complex Residential The Address Ghatkopar West Residential Anmol Fortune Goregaon West Residential W54 Matunga West Residential Solitaire Powai Residential Aquaria Grande Borivali West Awards and recognition Makhija received the "Young Turk of Real Estate (MMR)" at the CREDAI-MCHI Golden Pillar Awards in 2018. He was named "Iconic Young Achiever of the Year" at Times Realty Icons in 2017. Makhija was awarded "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" at Construction Times Builders Awards in 2017. Projects under his leadership have received awards including: ● Best Integrated Township for Wadhwa Wise City (CNBC-TV18 Real Estate Awards, 2025) ● Sustainable Project of the Year for The Capital (Times Network National Marketing Excellence Awards, 2017) ● Design Project of the Year for Atmosphere O2 (Realty+ Conclave Excellence Awards, 2020) Business Strategy During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Wadhwa Group under Makhija's leadership launched "POSTPAID HOMES PLUS" (Move-In-Now Pay-Later) and "HIGH RISE-PAY WISE" campaigns from October 15 to November 15, 2020, targeting ready inventory and new project sales. Personal life Navin Makhija is the son-in-law of Vijay Wadhwa, Chairman Emeritus of The Wadhwa Group. He is also a fitness enthusiast who participates in endurance sports, including marathons and Ironman 70.3 triathlons.