Darshan Hiranandani

Darshan Hiranandani, a well-known Indian entrepreneur, has gained recognition as the CEO of Hiranandani Group, a prominent real estate company. In addition to his role as CEO, he holds the position of chairman in various organizations including Yotta Data Services, H-Energy, Tarq Semiconductors, and Tez Platforms. Darshan Hiranandani is the son of Niranjan Hiranandani, who co-founded Hiranandani Group, with its headquarters located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Family Background and Relationships

Parents & Siblings:

Darshan Hiranandani comes from the esteemed Hiranandani family. His father, Niranjan Hiranandani, is one of the co-founders of the prestigious Hiranandani Group in Mumbai. His mother, Kamal Hiranandani, has achieved great success as a businesswoman. Darshan has an older sister named Priya Vandrevala, who is an entrepreneur residing in London. Priya is married to Cyrus Vandrevala, a prominent businessman based in London.

Marriage & Family:

On the 18th of March, 2009, Darshan Hiranandani entered into matrimony with Neha Jhalani, a highly accomplished author. Neha is the daughter of Pradeep Jhalani, a businessman based in Delhi, and his wife, Shabnam Jhalani.

Carrier Highlights 

Darshan Hiranandani commenced his entrepreneurial journey in 2009 when he established the H-Energy Group of Companies in Mumbai. Later on, he became a part of the Hiranandani Group and played a crucial role in expanding its real estate ventures on a global scale. As a board member of the Hiranandani Group, he played a key role in the establishment of the Dr L.H. Hiranandani Hospital, a non-profit initiative under the Hiranandani Foundation, in February 2004.

In February 2014, Darshan assumed the position of CEO at Hiranandani Group in Mumbai. Subsequently, in January 2016, he took on the role of managing director at Nidar Group in Mumbai. Displaying his entrepreneurial spirit, he successfully established 'Greenbase,' an industrial and logistics park, in Mumbai in December 2018.

One of Darshan's notable accomplishments under his leadership was the inauguration of Yotta Infrastructure Solutions, the world's second-largest data center, by the Hiranandani Group in July 2020.

In addition to his business ventures, Darshan actively participates in various councils, including ASSOCHAM, India's oldest apex trade chamber. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for his alma mater, Rochester Institute of Technology, and also holds a position on the Board of Directors for RIT Dubai. Furthermore, he contributes to the advisory board of Hyderabad Sind National Collegiate, a non-profit organization in Mumbai. In February 2022, Darshan Hiranandani founded Tez Platforms, an entertainment website.

Personal Life 

Date of Birth : 13 October 1981 (Tuesday)

Age (as of 2023) :  42 Years

Birthplace : Mumbai, Maharashtra

Zodiac sign : Libra

Nationality : Indian

Hometown : Mumbai, Maharashtra

College/University : Rochester Institute of Technology, New York

Educational Qualification(s) : MBA (Entrepreneurship and Finance) and B.S. (Management Information System) from Rochester Institute of Technology, New York 

About 

Darshan Hiranandani has gained recognition for his leadership in expanding the global presence of Hiranandani Group's real estate ventures. Under his guidance, the group has diversified its interests into emerging sectors such as data centers, cloud computing, energy, and industrial warehousing and logistics. With a strong commitment to addressing India's infrastructure needs, Darshan Hiranandani strives to make significant contributions to the country's economic growth.

In April 2009, he established the H-Energy Group of Companies in Mumbai. Assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer at Hiranandani Communities in Mumbai in February 2014, he played a pivotal role in the organization. Later, in January 2016, he assumed the position of Managing Director at Nidar Group in Mumbai.