Kushal Pal Singh
Chairman Emeritus, DLFBirth DetailsAugust 15, 1931 | Bulandshahar, UP
NationalityIndian
LeagueBusiness Leader
EducationGraduate in Science, Meerut College
Net Worth$4.1 billion (As of August 18, 2020)
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Kushal Pal Singh's Journey so far ...
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Kushal Pal Singh's Journey so far ...
- Kushal Pal Singh is an alumnus of Meerut College from where he graduated in Science. After completing his graduation, he went to Britain to study Aeronautical Engineering and was later selected to the Indian Army by the British Officers Services Selection Board
- After his course at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, he was commissioned into The Deccan Horse — a renowned cavalry regiment of The Indian Army
- Singh left the Army in 1960 and joined Delhi Land & Finance Limited (DLF), a company founded by his father-in-law Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh prior to India's independence
- Initially, DLF's business centred around Delhi, but in the 1980s K P Singh helped the company to expand into the capital's satellite city of Gurgaon
- Known for his partnerships with farmers from whom he bought land in Gurgaon, Singh helped in the development of living and working spaces for both Indian and global professionals
- Known as the man who built up Gurgaon from scratch, he led DLF to expand into other segments like commercial properties, malls and hotels. Today the firm is present in 15 states and 24 cities of India
- He was linked to India's BPO industry revolution; in 1989, Singh escorted General Electric to Gurgaon, leading to the birth of the BPO industry in India. Soon the millennial city became home to many multinationals like American Express, Ericsson, Nestle, Dell and PepsiCo
- Under his chairmanship, DLF launched its IPO in 2007. Touted as one of India's largest IPOs, the real estate firm raised about $2.24 billion
- DLF's market cap crossed the Rs 1,00,000-crore mark on the first day itself, and it is today India's largest publicly-listed real estate company
- Singh was among the first who had the vision of a large-sized modern building in India. He retired in June 2020 from the post of Chairman and is now the Chairman Emeritus of DLF
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- K P Singh has written an autobiography, named Whatever the Odds: The Incredible Story Behind DLF
- He was conferred the Padma Bhusan by the Government of India in 2010
Last Updated: 27/02/2021
Kushal Pal Singh News
- ET Awards: DLF chairman emeritus Kushal Pal Singh calls for long-term urbanisation reforms to drive India’s growthKushal Pal Singh, DLF chairman emeritus, urges India to adopt a bold, long-term urbanisation strategy. He believes radical reforms are vital for economic growth and raising per capita income for 1.4 billion people. Singh emphasizes that well-planned cities are crucial for absorbing migration and boosting productivity. He expresses confidence in India's leadership to achieve transformative change.
- ET Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025: DLF's Kushal Pal Singh gets 'Lifetime Achievement Award'Kushal Pal Singh, chairman emeritus of DLF, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for transforming Gurugram from scrubland into a corporate hub. He personally negotiated with farmers to acquire land, laying the foundation for modern urban development and India's largest real estate company.
- Gurgaon to drive DLF revenues this fiscal: MD Ashok Kumar Tyagi“Launches this year will be predominantly driven by two launches in Gurgaon—one on the Southern Peripheral Road and other on Golf Course Road. Other launches will be one tower in Midtown, central Delhi, and one each in Tricity and Mumbai. Launches in Chennai and Goa might spill to next year,” Tyagi said.
- Real estate sector does not need a small impetus but vital reforms for long-term growth, says DLF’s KP SinghKP Singh, the DLF Chairman who built Gurgaon, is stepping down from the helm at India’s largest developer.
- DLF's K P Singh tops realty rich list, M P Lodha second"Kushal Pal Singh, 87, the wealthiest real estate baron in India, tops the list with a fortune of Rs 23,460 crore," Hurun Report said in a statement.
- DLF's KP Singh: Meet the man who built Gurgaon out of nothingnessWhen KP Singh ventured into Gurgaon in late seventies, no one would have imagined what it would become over the next few decades.
- DLF to acquire 40% stake of KP Singh and his family in rental business through share swapDLF’s move to own 100% of its rental business is a precursor to the listing of DLF Assets as a real estate investment trust.
- Mukesh Ambani wealthiest Indian on Forbes' rich list, networth $21.5 billionAmbani, 55, with a net worth of $21.5 billion is 22nd on the US business magazine's 27th annual ranking released on Monday.
- DLF rallies over 2% on Rs 2100-cr fund-raising planDLF Ltd surged over 2% after the company announced plans to raise Rs 2,100 crore by selling 8.1 cr shares to QIBs.
- DLF plans to raise Rs 2,100 crore by selling 8.1 crore shares to institutional buyers as institutional placement programmeThe move is in line with guidelines stipulating 25% public shareholding. The fund raising will also help reduce the realtor’s debt.
- DLF to sell wind energy business for Rs 900 crore to kill its debtDLF has been trying to pare its debt pile built in the heady years of the past decade to acquire large tracts of land and develop real estate.
- Mukesh Ambani richest Indian with personal wealth of $19.3 bn: ReportAccording to China-based research firm Hurun's inaugural India Rich List, Ambani is followed by the London-based steel baron L N Mittal who has a wealth of $ 16.9 billion.
- Policy paralysis hurting growth, says KP Singh, DLF ChairmanKushal Pal Singh, the chairman of DLF warned that the current policy paralysis has had an adverse impact on the country's growth momentum.
- India's unique demographic dividend could turn into a demographic nightmare: DLF chairman, Kushal Pal SinghKushal Pal Singh, the chairman of DLF, warned that the current policy paralysis has had an adverse impact on the country's growth momentum denting biz confidence.
- Farmers must get land's potential value: KP Singh, DLFDLF Chairman KP Singh said he was not in favour of retrospective compensation as it would set a grave precedent for all land deals.
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