Hosted by Hurun India in association with Grohe, the landmark event was held in Mumbai and brought together some of the country’s leading real estate entrepreneurs, developers and industry leaders to celebrate excellence and leadership in one of India’s most significant economic sectors.
The recognition marks Arun Mn’s journey from starting with a 12-apartment residential project in Chennai in 2003 to building Casagrand into a multi-market real estate enterprise with 180+ projects spanning more than 88 million sq. ft. Its portfolio includes apartments, villas, high-rise residencies and floor villas, as well as large-format communities such as the 41-acre Casagrand Highcity and 40-acre Casagrand Suncity.
Over the past two decades, Arun Mn has taken Casagrand from its Chennai roots to key markets across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Pune and Dubai while navigating changing market cycles, evolving consumer aspirations and an increasingly competitive real estate landscape.
The Self-Made Real Estate Entrepreneur of the Year recognition acknowledges the scale of what has been built, along with the entrepreneurial vision, perseverance and ability to create enduring value that have driven Casagrand’s transformation. His vision has been centred on building mid-segment homes with maximum offerings, keeping in mind the aspirations and affordability of a larger section of homebuyers.
Arun Mn’s stated focus has been on creating homes that enable people to upgrade their lifestyle, build a new address and achieve their aspirations, while ensuring maximum value for every homebuyer. This commitment to delivering quality homes with exceptional value has shaped his entrepreneurial journey.
The recognition comes as Hurun India and GROHE mark a decade of recognising leadership and achievement in Indian real estate. The 2026 edition also marks the return of the flagship pan-India conclave. The 10th edition brought together leading real estate entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders from across the country, underscoring the scale and stature of the platform.
The conclave also featured an exclusive fireside chat with Arun Mn, during which he shared insights into his entrepreneurial journey and various aspects of building Casagrand over the years, including business strategies, approaches, people, culture, values and the journey behind the company’s growth and success.
For Arun Mn, the recognition comes at an important juncture as Casagrand builds on its strong South Indian foundation and pursues its ambition of creating a stronger national real estate presence.
Casagrand is the largest developer in the residential sector in Chennai, with a market share of approximately 25% in terms of launches and approximately 18% in terms of demand during the period January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2025, according to the CBRE Report.
Headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the company has delivered 103 Completed Projects encompassing 21.79 million square feet of Saleable Area. As of June 30, 2025, it has 57 Ongoing Projects spanning 44.10 million square feet of Saleable Area and 21 Forthcoming Projects with an Estimated Saleable Area of 23.81 million square feet across Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Hyderabad (Telangana), Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Pune (Maharashtra) and Dubai.
The company offers apartments and independent villas under luxury, mid-end and affordable categories, all under the Casagrand brand. The award and the 2026 conclave place Arun Mn’s two-decade journey alongside the wider recognition of leadership and achievement in India’s real estate sector.
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