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About PropTiger

PropTiger is an independent real estate advisor with a pan-India presence. We possess vast experience and knowledge of real estate in India, and aspire to be your first port of call if you want to buy a residential property in India. Led by a group of dynamic and visionary investors, PropTiger aims to utilize its vast knowledge of the real estate sector to help those looking to buy property in India.

Our Vision

Changing the way India experiences property.



Our Mission

To be the first choice of our consumers and partners in discovering, renting, buying, selling, financing a home, and digitally enabling them throughout their journey. We do that with data, design, technology, and above all, the passion of our people while delivering value to our shareholders.

From the CEO

Dhruv Agarwala is the CEO of REA India, that is a part of REA Group Ltd. of Australia (ASX: REA) ('REA Group'). It is the country's leading full stack real estate technology platform that operates Housing.com and PropTiger.com.

Dhruv is a serial entrepreneur and one of the pioneers in the PropTech industry in India. He has been instrumental in starting successful ventures across a wide spectrum of domains, including education, mining and fintech.

Dhruv co-founded PropTiger.com in 2011, with the objective of making the home-buying process transparent and simple for consumers in India. After the early success of this brand, the company under his leadership acquired Housing.com, Makaan.com, Out of Box Interactions, 3DPhy and FastFox to expand its footprint in the digital real estate domain. He is credited with transforming the position of his home-grown company into a leading brand that is now owned by the REA Group along with global communications giant NewsCorp.

Standing at the forefront of the PropTech space, having orchestrated a groundbreaking deal with REA Australia, a News Corp group company; he transitioned from a promoter role to serve as a distinguished Professional CEO.

In the past, Dhruv has been the CEO of General Electric's (GE) infrastructure business in India and has also led the Institutional Sales function for GE in India. Prior to that, he held multiple senior positions with the company in the US. Dhruv left GE in 2006 to start his entrepreneurial journey in the internet space, co-founding iTrust Financial Advisors, an online financial advisory company, which was later acquired by Karvy.

An avid supporter of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in India, Dhruv has also been supporting startups in the capacity of a mentor, an angel investor and an advisor. Dhruv is also a firm believer in building and sustaining long-term relationships. This philosophy is reflected in his consistent support to many of his former colleagues as they launched their new ventures.

Dhruv is an alumnus of Northwestern University and Stanford University, where he completed his Bachelor's and Master's degrees, respectively, in Materials Science and Engineering. He also holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. A food lover, Dhruv enjoys reading and travelling in his personal time.

Dhruv is also an inspiration for REA India as a fitness aficionado, providing his team with serious health goals through his own personal transformation.

Dhruv Agarwala, CEO, REA India (Housing.com & PropTiger.com)

Meet the Team

GROWTH & MARKETING

With over a decade of experience in driving growth and marketing excellence, Snehil Gautam is a dynamic leader specializing in brand strategy, performance marketing, SEO, content, and product marketing. As the Group Chief Marketing Officer at Housing.com, he spearheads comprehensive marketing and growth initiatives, ensuring data-driven decision-making, high-impact campaigns, and sustainable business expansion. Snehil has a proven track record of scaling digital platforms, optimizing customer acquisition, and enhancing brand presence in highly competitive markets. His expertise spans across digital transformation, omnichannel marketing, and leveraging AI-driven insights to drive user engagement, lead generation, and revenue growth.

A technology and data enthusiast, Snehil holds a BTech and MTech from IIT Bombay. He is passionate about blending creativity with analytics to build high-performing marketing ecosystems that deliver measurable business impact.

Snehil Gautam - Group Chief Growth & Marketing Officer
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Finance

Amit Chand is a seasoned finance leader with over two decades of experience in financial strategy, risk management, and business expansion. As the Group CFO at REA India, the parent company of Housing.com and PropTiger.com, he oversees finance, risk assurance, legal and compliance, and procurement, focusing on strengthening financial operations and driving sustainable growth.

Previously, Amit was CFO at TCNS Clothing, where he led finance, treasury, and enterprise risk management, playing a key role in the company’s acquisition by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. He also served as CFO at TravelTriangle, leading fundraising and monetisation strategies. An entrepreneur at heart, he has worked across consumer and tech sectors. Amit holds an MBA from IIM Lucknow and is a Chartered Accountant, with extensive expertise in scaling businesses and financial excellence.

Amit Chand - Group Chief Financial Officer
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TECHNOLOGY

Abhishek is a seasoned technology leader with over 19 years of experience driving innovation and scaling technology operations at global companies. As the Group Chief Technology Officer at Housing.com and PropTiger.com, he leads the Engineering and Data Science teams, focusing on advancing platform capabilities.

Abhishek holds extensive expertise in building scalable technology platforms and driving digital transformation, aligning with REA India’s mission to revolutionize the real estate sector through technology. Before joining REA India, he spent seven years at Expedia India, spearheading core eCommerce technology initiatives. He also led global engineering teams at Amazon, enhancing retail experiences and alternate delivery models.

Abhishek Makkar - Group Chief Technology Officer
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Human Resource

Rohit Hasteer, Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Housing.com & PropTiger.com is responsible for building and sustaining a vibrant company culture and a talent force that is aligned and drives the organization vision. He has rich experience in finding and building talent, setting up robust policies and processes, honing talent through learning & development, and talent management.

Rohit has almost two decadess of experience working with start-ups and fast paced organizations across industries. Prior to this role, Rohit was Director, People Management & Human Resources – Indian Subcontinent, UTi Worldwide Inc. He has also been in senior level positions at MakeMyTrip.com, Aviva India Life Insurance, and Citifinancial Consumer Finance, successfully delivering results for the Human Resource function.

Rohit has earned his MBA (Human Resource) from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad. He has played a crucial role in taking companies like MakeMyTrip and UTi Worldwide to top ranks in the journey towards Great Places To Work and has been awarded for his strategy and leadership in the HR domain. Outside of work, he enjoys watching movies, playing cricket and is a gourmet.

Rohit Hasteer - Group Chief Human Resources Officer - Housing.com & PropTiger.com
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PRODUCT & DESIGN

Simon is a seasoned digital product and technology leader with over a decade of experience at the REA Group. Simon has helped to drive the strategy and growth in Advertising, C2C and B2B verticals. He has successfully led teams of 350+ people, delivering high-impact solutions that leverage data and market dynamics to drive revenue, using expert strategies in monetization, pricing strategies, and technology-driven product development.

Before joining the REA Group, Simon held leadership roles in various businesses specialising in Geographic Information Systems products and services. He has worked across multiple industry verticals and geographies as a non-executive director at ManagedApp & Realtair. Simon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from the University of Strathclyde and is a GAICD-certified board member.

Simon Hope - Executive General Manager - Strategic Programs
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Finance

Amit Masaldan is a seasoned business leader with over 20 years of expertise in sales, business development, and financial services. As the Chief Revenue Officer of Housing.com, he drives the company’s revenue growth and strategic expansion.

An alumnus of Delhi University, Amit has held key roles at top-tier organizations such as MagicBricks.com, Religare Securities, ABN AMRO Bank, and Standard Chartered, building a strong track record in sales, strategy, and business transformation.

Amit Masaldan - Chief Revenue Officer - Housing.com
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