Early Life
Vikas Oberoi was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, in 1969. His father, Ranvir Oberoi, was a key figure in Mumbai's real estate sector, and Vikas grew up around the business. He completed his schooling and joined his father's office. He pursued higher education at Jai Hind College in Mumbai and later attended Harvard Business School, where he completed the Owner/President Management programme.
Rise to Success
Vikas Oberoi joined his father's business in the early 1990s, eventually taking over the reins of the company. Under his leadership, Oberoi Realty Limited expanded significantly. He is known for acquiring large parcels of land and developing landmark projects, including the 60-acre former Novartis campus in Goregaon, Mumbai, and a four-acre plot in Worli from GlaxoSmithKline. These developments transformed the real estate landscape in Mumbai, featuring a mix of residential, commercial, and hospitality offerings. Oberoi Realty has developed approximately 50 projects in Mumbai, totaling approximately 15.9 million square feet.
Key Business Strategies
Vikas Oberoi's strategy involves focusing on premium developments across residential, office, retail, hospitality, and social infrastructure verticals. He is also spearheading the development of Mumbai's first Ritz-Carlton hotel and residences, further diversifying Oberoi Realty's portfolio. The company is dedicated to sustainable development, demonstrated by its strict adherence to green building standards and the use of eco-friendly construction materials in its projects. Oberoi Realty's core vision is to transform promising locations into comprehensive integrated lifestyle destinations, creating spaces that enhance the quality of urban living.
Philanthropy
Vikas Oberoi founded the Oberoi Foundation, a charitable trust dedicated to the development of educational institutions and other forms of social infrastructure. The foundation operates the Oberoi International School, which provides world-class education. He is also committed to enhancing educational institutions and social infrastructure through the Oberoi Foundation.
