In this episode, host Viral Desai sits down with Ramesh Nair, MD & CEO at Mindspace REIT, one of the most respected names in India’s real estate industry.From starting out as a commercial real estate consultant in Chennai to leading one of India’s largest REITs, Ramesh shares his incredible journey, leadership lessons, and his outlook on the future of REITs, the commercial office sector, and the evolving dynamics of the industry.Timestamps:00:00 Teaser01:19 Introduction 02:05 Early life & Ramesh's real estate journey04:20 Ramesh's defining moment in his career07:17 Mumbai vs Chennai - Similarities & Dis-similarities?10:33 Ramesh's journey from being a deal maker to becoming the business leader12:17 What should International Property Consultants (IPCs) do to make the CRE landscape more collaborative?15:18 Ramesh's journey from leading one of India's largest commercial real estate consultancy to leading one of India's largest REIT fund19:32 Role of REITs, the investment opportunity for commercial real estate, Supply vs Demand in India 25:53 Ramesh's view on the future of Indian commercial real estate market amidst all volatility, tariffs, recessional sentiment, and impact of AI33:00 Future of the REIT industry and the opportunity in REITs39:39 Advice for commercial real estate professionals42:30 Ramesh's personal passions, hobbies, interests43:30 Does Ramesh have an entrepreneurial journey ahead in his life?44:42 Is investing in one's education really important in becoming successful in life?#FranklySpeaking #Leadership #Mindspace #REIT #RameshNair #CommercialRealEstate #India #RealEstate #ViralDesai #KnightFrank #Business #Strategy #AI #Investing