CNBC-AWAAZ, in association with RR Kabel, has concluded the North Zone edition of the 14th CNBC-AWAAZ Real Estate Awards & Conclave.

The event, held on October 25, 2023, brought together industry leaders, real estate developers, policymakers, experts, and influential figures to discuss the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of the real estate sector in India.

As per a press release, the event kicked off with an inspiring welcome address by Anuj Singhal, Editor of CNBC-AWAAZ & CNBC BAJAR. He praised the remarkable transformation of the real estate industry in the last decade, highlighting the sector’s transition from a less favourable reputation to a more organized and respected domain.

Singhal commended the influential individuals gathered at the event for their contributions to this positive change.

Shreegopal Kabra, Managing Director of RR Kabel, delivered a special address, emphasizing the importance of safety and structural integrity in construction. He expressed concern over practices that prioritize profit over project safety and called for a corporate governance approach that ensures project safety matches the high standards set for the industry.

The event featured insightful panel discussions. The first, titled “Role of North India in Towering India’s Trillion-Dollar Real Estate Sector,” brought together industry thought leaders, including Sanjay Khatri, Munish Sharma, Namita Mehrotra, Vipul Roongta, Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal and Kabra. They explored North India’s role in the real estate sector’s growth.

The final panel discussion, ‘Preventing Electrical Fires: Innovations in Fire Detection and Suppression,’ featured Atul Garg, Ashish Rakheja, and Shreegopal Kabra, discussing crucial fire safety measures in the industry.

Preceding the award ceremony, Singhal engaged in a fireside chat with the evening’s chief guest, Nitin Gadkari,  Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways.

Gadkari shared his vision to transform India into a five trillion-dollar economy, emphasizing the real estate sector’s potential, particularly in affordable and low-cost housing.

Gadkari, Singhal, Kabra and other esteemed guests recognized outstanding real estate projects in North India during the awards segment.

The next phase will honour winners from the East and South Zones, culminating in a grand National Awards ceremony in January 2024.