Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, October 2025 — Neeraj Gautam has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Puravankara Limited, marking a significant milestone in his six-year journey with the Group. With over two decades of extensive experience across finance, corporate strategy, and governance, Neeraj will play a pivotal role in steering Puravankara’s financial strategy, optimizing performance, and strengthening fiscal discipline to drive sustainable growth.
During his tenure at Puravankara, Neeraj has held key leadership positions including President and Executive Vice President, where he led finance, accounts, taxation, treasury, and investor relations for the Group. Overseeing 29 subsidiaries and six business verticals, his strategic guidance has been instrumental in enhancing financial efficiency, governance, and investor confidence. His leadership has also been integral in driving capital optimization, compliance, and strategic partnerships that have reinforced the company’s long-term growth trajectory.
Before his elevation to CFO, Neeraj served as Chief General Manager and Zonal Credit Head – Developer Finance at Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited, where he managed a loan book of ₹12,000 crore and implemented risk-aligned lending strategies for real estate projects across South India. At Provident Housing Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Puravankara, he headed finance and administration, overseeing board-level reporting, taxation, and end-to-end accounting operations.
Earlier, Neeraj built a strong foundation through leadership roles at ICICI Bank, where he managed mortgage and credit portfolios, and at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), where he was responsible for capital budgets, asset accounting, and financial reconciliation. He began his career with S. Ramanand Aiyar & Co., where he gained comprehensive experience in auditing, taxation, and corporate compliance. A Chartered Accountant by training, Neeraj’s extensive expertise in corporate finance, risk management, and business strategy continues to shape his impactful leadership at Puravankara.
About Puravankara Limited
Founded in 1975, Puravankara Limited is one of India’s most trusted and admired real estate developers, with a strong presence across nine major cities — Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Kochi, Goa, Kolkata, and Coimbatore. Having delivered over 80 residential and commercial projects spanning more than 45 million square feet, Puravankara stands as a symbol of excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity. Guided by its “YOU Philosophy”, the company remains committed to creating thoughtfully designed spaces and enriching living experiences. With over 200 awards and accolades, Puravankara continues to set new benchmarks in the Indian real estate landscape.
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