Darshan Hiranandani: Diversifying Hiranandani Group and Driving Sustainable Growth “`

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, January 14, 2025 – Born October 13, 1981, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Darshan Hiranandani, CEO of the prominent Mumbai-based Hiranandani Group—one of India’s largest real estate firms—holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Finance and a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from the Rochester Institute of Technology, New York.

Since assuming the CEO role in 2010, Hiranandani has diversified the Hiranandani Group into data centers, energy, logistics, and semiconductors, resulting in an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion by 2023. Key companies under his leadership include:

Yotta Infrastructure 

Yotta, a digital transformation company, offers data centers, cloud solutions, and IT management services. Its large data center parks in Navi Mumbai and Greater Noida are poised for further expansion. Yotta prioritizes sustainability through green energy and energy-efficient cooling technologies.

H-Energy 

H-Energy focuses on energy infrastructure, managing natural gas projects including LNG terminals and pipelines. Notable achievements include a 635 km natural gas pipeline and India’s first Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) in Jaigarh, Maharashtra. The company is also developing city gas networks for residential, commercial, and vehicular use.

Hiranandani’s vision extends to the semiconductor industry, with plans to manufacture compound semiconductors for applications in 5G, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and defense, bolstering India’s semiconductor production capabilities.

Tez Platforms 

Tez Platforms, a Hiranandani Group subsidiary, is a consumer services company. While details are limited, it appears to provide tech-enabled solutions for retail, hospitality, and digital finance, emphasizing user convenience and sustainability.

Conclusion 

Under Darshan Hiranandani’s leadership, the Hiranandani Group’s transformation from a real estate developer into a diversified business encompassing energy, technology, and infrastructure sectors has significantly contributed to India’s economic and infrastructural development.