CREDAI Pune successfully hosted its General Body Meeting (GBM) at the Sheraton Grand Pune recently, bringing together leading developers, industry experts and policymakers to discuss the future of Pune’s urban growth and real estate sector.  About 200+ CREDAI Pune member developers were addressed by Manish Jain, President, CREDAI Pune, along with the association’s other Vice Presidents, who highlighted the various initiatives undertaken by CREDAI Pune over the past year and shared insights into the work and key accomplishments of the association in strengthening the real estate sector and furthering its role as a credible and responsible industry body. The association also welcomed new members who joined the CREDAI Pune fraternity between October 2025 and February 2026.

Chief Guest for the evening, Murlidhar Mohol, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation, who addressed the gathering, applauded CREDAI Pune for the initiatives undertaken by the association to promote transparency in the real estate sector and strengthen the industry.

He also 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 that developers, the administration, and citizens must work together to build a well-planned and sustainable Pune. Pune being ranked as the most liveable city is not the achievement of one or two people—it is the collective effort of everyone. Ultimately, all of us are working to fulfil the dream of giving every common citizen a home and a better quality of life. This is about our Pune. Today, Pune is at the start of a major phase of change. While we speak proudly about our city, we must also ensure that we continue to provide citizens with good infrastructure, facilities and solutions to challenges such as traffic. If we fail to take the right steps now, the very things we celebrate today could become problems in the future.”

With a population of nearly seven million in Pune city alone, along with a large floating population, planning for the future is essential. Developers are creating excellent homes, but as a city we must also ensure strong civic infrastructure so that Pune continues to rank high on the liveability index.

Public transport and connectivity are central to this vision. 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 set to improve, with developments at Lohegaon Airport expected to accommodate wide-bodied aircraft, while projects such as the Missing Link are further strengthening regional connectivity.

“All these initiatives are important because they will define Pune’s growth in the coming years. 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.”

The GBM also featured a special session by CA Sarthak Ahuja on “Personal Branding for CEOs and Businesses,” where he shared insights with industry leaders on the importance of building strong professional identities in an increasingly digital and competitive environment. His session highlighted how the personal branding of CEOs and business leaders can significantly influence the perception, credibility and growth of their organisations, while also shaping stakeholder trust, leadership visibility and overall business success.

One of the major highlights of the event was the launch of CREDAIBILITY.AI, the world’s first AI-powered property search platform developed by CREDAI Pune to enable verified, transparent and spam-free property discovery for homebuyers. The platform aims to create a trusted ecosystem where buyers can access authentic information about projects developed by CREDAI member developers.

Addressing the gathering, CREDAI Pune President Manish Jain 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. To further strengthen communication with our members, we have also introduced a dedicated email ID through which members’ concerns can be addressed more efficiently. One of the recent initiatives undertaken in collaboration with the police department relates to an efficient traffic management system 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.

In addition, CREDAI Pune has made several important representations to the authorities on regulatory matters, including recommending that the ASR rate should not be revised, considering its 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.”

Arvind Jain, Vice President, CREDAI Pune 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. Through initiatives such as CREDAIBILITY.AI and active policy representation, we aim to create a more trustworthy and efficient ecosystem for homebuyers while contributing to the city’s long-term urban growth.

The GBM concluded with a networking dinner for members and guests. Through initiatives such as CREDAIBILITY.AI, and continued collaboration with government and civic institutions, CREDAI Pune reaffirms its commitment to driving innovation, transparency and sustainable growth in Pune’s real estate sector.