The country’s outstanding developers will be honoured at the exclusive gala and awards presentation of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (India) to celebrate the best projects, designs, and innovations throughout the past year.
The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (India) is part of the regional PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series established in 2005. With a professionally run and supervised judging system, the Asia Property Awards is the gold standard in real estate.
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Developer Awards
Best Developer
Must have completed at least 5 residential, commercial,or hospitality developments in India since January 2021. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Boutique Developer
Must have completed at least 2 residential, commercial or hospitality developments in India since January 2021. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Breakthrough Developer
Must have launched first project during or after 2025 and have at least one new project in the pipeline to be launched before the end of 2026. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Commercial Developer
Must have completed at least 2 commercial developments in India from 2021 to present. Commercial developments include office and/or retail projects. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Sustainable Developer
Must have completed at least 2 sustainable developments in India since 2021. Sustainable developers consistently implement environmentally sensitive design features, use low impact construction materials and comprehensive waste treatment/recycling systems, demonstrate examplar energy and water efficiencies.
Best Lifestyle Developer
Must have completed at least 2 lifestyle developments in India from 2021 to present. Lifestyle developers offer additional facilities in all their projects for residents to enhance their living experience, such as swimming pools, health and fitness areas, social spaces, children’s playgrounds, convenience stores. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Hospitality Developer
Must have completed at least 2 hospitality developments in India from 2021 to present. Hospitality developments include hotel and resort projects. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Industrial Developer
Must have completed at least 2 industrial developments in India from 2021 to present. Industrial developments include manufacturing and/or logistics sector projects. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category
Best Mixed Use Developer
Must have completed at least 2 mixed use developments in India from 2021 to present. Mixed-Use developments should include a minimum of two interconnected components: residential, retail, office, hospitality, medical, entertainment etc Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category
Best Luxury Developer
Must have completed at least 3 luxury residential developments in India from 2021 to present
Best Residential Developer
Must have completed at least 2 Residential developments in India since January 2021 till present.
The ESG Developer Awards
Sustainable Residential / Township Developer
Sustainable Commercial Developer
Social Impact Champion
Property Management Awards
Top Residential Property Management Portfolio
Open to Property Management Companies with a portfolio that includes a minimum of 3 properties, all residential projects completed since 2021. The portfolio must demonstrate consistent asset quality and physical upkeep across all properties, strong market performance in occupancy and value growth, and meaningful sustainability credentials in the built environment.
Top Commercial Property Management Portfolio
Development Awards
Best Condo/Apartment Development
Open to condominiums and apartments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Must have a show unit.
Best Luxury Housing Development
Open to development with more than 4 units of luxury houses and/or villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Must have a show unit. Phases of multiphase development are eligible for entry.
Best Housing Development
Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Must have a show unit. Phases of multiphase development are eligible for entry.
Best Second Home Development
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029.
Best Completed Condo/Apartment Development
Open to Completed condominiums and apartments project with hand over date since January 2024 and December 2025.
Best Completed Housing Development
Open to Completed developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. project with hand over date since January 2024 and December 2025.
Best Connectivity Condo/Apartment Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways.The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Must have a show unit.
Best Connectivity Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways.The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Must have a show unit
Best Waterfront Condo/Apartment Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which located no further than 1.30 km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Must have a show unit
Best Waterfront Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located no further than 1.30 km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Must have a show unit
Best Branded Residential Development
Open to Residential property managed and operated by an International hospitality brand. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Must have a show unit
Best Integrated Work From Home Development
Open to a project with shared and own workspace amenity as part of a housing/apartment/condo project that can be used only by residents/tenants. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Must have show unit
Best Pet Friendly Residential Development
Open to condominiums, apartments, houses and villas. The project must allow residents to keep pets within their property and common areas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Must have show unit
Best Senior Living Development
Open to residential projects that offer facilities and services that especially cater to senior citizens, such as daily fitness activities, onsite healthcare, senior-friendly surroundings and social programmes. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Must have a show unit
Best Eco Friendly Condo/Apartment Development
Open to condominiums and apartments that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Must have show unit
Best Eco Friendly Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Must have show unit
Best Investment Condo Development
Open to Condo project with a range of facilities and management services that allow owners to rent out their property to long term tenants or as a holiday home. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029.
Best Investment Housing Development
Open to Housing project with a range of facilities and management services that allow owners to rent out their property to long term tenants or as a holiday home. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029.
Best Nature Integrated Development
Open to residential and commercial developments that are designed and built to integrate with their natural surroundings. At least 60% of units must face nature and the project must offer convenient on-and off-site access to green spaces. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029.
Best Township Development
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project. The development must include landed residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029.
Best Renovated Development
Open to projects which have additional reconstruction of more than 20% of the total project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029.
Best Wellness Residential Development
Open to residential projects that include a variety of facilities that cater to residents health and wellness. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Must have a show unit.
Best Smart Home Development
Open to residential projects that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting, temperature and security.The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. All shortlisted residential developments are eligible.
Best Hotel Development
Open to hotel/resort development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. Must have a show unit.
Best Retail Development
Open to retail developments with more than 20,000 GFA. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Office Development
Open to offices development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Mixed Use Development
Open to Mixed Use developments with two or more components, including residential, office, retail, hospitality, medical and entertainment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Eco Friendly Commercial Development
Open to Commercial that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. Must have show unit
Best Integrated Development
Open to developments with complete integration of amenities, retail space, transportation and lifestyle components. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Connectivity Commercial Development
Open to Commercial that is located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. Must have show unit
Best Smart Building Development
Open to commercial projects that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting, temperature and security. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. Must have a show unit.
Best Green Development
"Open for Residential and Commercial Projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. Open to developments with internationally recognized green certification (granted). The developer must submit relevant documents, images, and certifications to support each entry as evidence of: Energy saving systems Water management systems Waste management systems Health-related features"
Best Operational Hospitality Portfolio
Open to developers with at least 4 hospitality projects completed. Developers should submit their full project portfolio from 2020 to present. Projects will be judged based on published development and operational criteria.
Best Operational Office Portfolio
Open to developers with at least 4 office projects completed. Developers should submit their full project portfolio from 2020 to present. Projects will be judged based on published development and operational criteria.
Best Operational Industrial Portfolio
Open to developers with at least 4 industrial projects completed. Developers should submit their full project portfolio from 2020 to present. Projects will be judged based on published development and operational criteria.
Best Operational Retail Portfolio
Open to developers with at least 4 retail projects completed. Developers should submit their full project portfolio from 2020 to present. Projects will be judged based on published development and operational criteria.
Design Awards
Best Condo/Apartment Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. General design criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Housing Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. The design criteria is applied to the full masterplan design and includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Condo/Apartment Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Genera designl criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Housing Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Genera designl criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Condo/Apartment Landscape Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Housing Landscape Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Retail Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Retail Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Office Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Office Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Hotel Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Hotel Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.
Best Commercial Landscape Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Co Working Space
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.General criteria include concept, space planning, functionality, communal area design, private area design, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Mixed Use Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Township Masterplan Design
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project. The development plan must include land, residential units, retail, education and medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. Must have a show unit
Best Sales Gallery Architectural Design
Open to a completed sales gallery of residential or commercial development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best of India Awards
Best Condo/Apartment Development (India)
Chosen from all the condo categories winners.
Best Housing Development (India)
Chosen from all the housing categories winners.
Judging Panel
The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (India) luncheon and awards presentation ceremony will be held on Friday, 11 December 2026 at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok Thailand
Invites are exclusive for finalists and event partners only. The public can register to view the programme, which will be broadcasted on asiapropertyawards.com/tv-podcast, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Shortlisted developers, sponsors, and partners — comprising of C-level and senior industry figures in real estate development, property consultancy, construction, marketing, property technology, legal, finance, and architecture and design — will be present at the exclusive gala event, with safety measures in place. Select members of the media will also be present to cover the illustrious night.
Consumers and real estate agents from all over the globe are invited to watch the livestream.
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