Ahmedabad Property Market: Land vs. Residential vs. Commercial Investing

Whatsapp Group for Links to all new Videos - https://chat.whatsapp.com/DSm9bywU5jCBkOYuyAxPqF Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1LzFLN513t/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chatmasalapodcasttt Are you under the illusion that real estate is just about buying a property and waiting for the price to go up? In this episode of the Chat Masala Podcast, host Goonj Thakkar sits down with Chitrak Shah, the Managing Director and Co-founder of Shivalik Group, to unpack the ground reality of Gujarat's booming property market. We tackle the burning question on everyone's mind: Is there a "mandi" (recession) in the Ahmedabad real estate market, or is it just market hype? Chitrak breaks down why Dubai and international investors are actively shifting capital here, the massive evolution in consumer mindsets toward premium, large-ticket properties, and why real estate holds a unique "dual utility" advantage over stocks and gold. If you are looking to invest, you must understand the 10-year real estate macro cycle and a crucial psychological trap: why mixing emotions with property buying is guaranteed to hurt your financial appreciation. Finally, we explore Chitrak's personal business journey from 1998 to today, revealing the exact stages of business growth—from mere survival to building a legacy. 0:00 - Is There a Real Estate Mandi in Ahmedabad? 1:23 - Why Dubai & Outside Investors Are Moving Capital Here 2:18 - Shifting Mindsets: The Demand for Premium Luxury & High Ticket Sizes 2:38 - Real Estate vs. Stocks & Gold: The Dual Utility Advantage 3:30 - Commercial vs. Residential vs. Land: Where Should You Invest? 4:14 - The 10-Year Real Estate Cycle Explained 4:36 - The Golden Rule: Why Emotions and Asset Appreciation Don't Mix 5:18 - Shivalik Group's 28-Year Legacy & The Future of Smart Real Estate