A beginning
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When Vipul moved to Noida, his interest in property took him to new launches and sample apartments. He wanted to understand the market for his own investments. Over time, colleagues began turning to him for advice.

In 2007, CSC India initiated a search for a group housing opportunity for its employees. The idea was personal: friends and colleagues could choose a neighbourhood where they could live together.

As a member of the committee, Vipul helped research projects and meet builders before the group shortlisted Mahagun Mascot. Around 1,200 employees expressed interest. At a presentation held at Radisson, 200 employees booked their homes in a single day.

It showed him the possibility of turning an interest into a business. The experience became the starting point for his first real estate venture, Innovions Consulting.

An immediate setback was personal. His home-loan application for his own flat at Mahagun Mascot was rejected because he was no longer salaried. He turned to his brother for help arranging the financing.

Then came the 2008 downturn. Employees who had been considering buying homes became more cautious, prioritising savings. The market changed just as his entrepreneurial journey was beginning.

That period also brought people into the business who would help shape its future. Vipul recruited professionals from IT and banking who had lost their jobs during the downturn. As the market recovered over the following year, they became key members of the team and helped the business move forward.

The lesson stayed with him: building a business means adapting to circumstances you cannot always predict and recognising the people who can help you move forward.