About DLF: From Delhi's Colonies to India's Real Estate Powerhouse
DLF's story began in pre-independence India when Founded in 1946 by Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh, DLF began with the development of 22 urban colonies in Delhi. Its very first project, DLF's first residential project was Krishna Nagar in East Delhi, which was completed in 1949. The company went on to shape some of the capital's most sought-after neighbourhoods, and DLF has developed residential colonies in Delhi such as Model Town, Rajouri Garden, Krishna Nagar, South Extension, Greater Kailash, Kailash Colony, and Hauz Khas. A regulatory shift changed DLF's course forever. With the passage of the Delhi Development Act in 1957, the local government assumed control of real estate development and banned private real estate developers from Delhi proper. As a result, DLF began acquiring land at a relatively low cost outside the area controlled by the Delhi Development Authority, in the district of Gurgaon, and in the adjacent state of Haryana. That bold pivot laid the foundation for what is today one of India's most recognisable urban success stories, with In 1985, the company expanded into the then-unknown region of Gurugram, creating exceptional living and working spaces for India's emerging global professionals. DLF went public in a landmark listing, and The company's US$2 billion IPO in July 2007 was India's biggest IPO in history. Since then it has grown into a diversified real estate major, and Today, DLF is the largest publicly listed real estate company in India, with residential, commercial, and retail properties spanning 15 states and 24 cities. Its portfolio spans homes, offices, malls and hospitality, with DLF has developed several iconic real estate projects across India, including DLF Cyber City, DLF Emporio, and DLF Mall of India, among others. The company has a strong presence in major cities across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bangalore. The brand remains firmly under the founding family's stewardship. Current leadership sees K.P. Singh's son Rajiv Singh, an MIT graduate, is the current Chairman and Managing Director. Looking ahead, DLF continues to expand beyond its NCR stronghold, and the company is set to expand its footprint with launches in Mumbai and Goa. The first phase of the Mumbai project in Andheri is slated for June 2025, followed by a Goa project in 2026, featuring ultra-luxurious villas.
DLF's story began in pre-independence India when Founded in 1946 by Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh, DLF began with the development of 22 urban colonies in Delhi. Its very first project, DLF's first residential project was Krishna Nagar in East Delhi, which was completed in 1949. The company went on to shape some of the capital's most sought-after neighbourhoods, and DLF has developed residential colonies in Delhi such as Model Town, Rajouri Garden, Krishna Nagar, South Extension, Greater Kailash, Kailash Colony, and Hauz Khas.
A regulatory shift changed DLF's course forever. With the passage of the Delhi Development Act in 1957, the local government assumed control of real estate development and banned private real estate developers from Delhi proper. As a result, DLF began acquiring land at a relatively low cost outside the area controlled by the Delhi Development Authority, in the district of Gurgaon, and in the adjacent state of Haryana. That bold pivot laid the foundation for what is today one of India's most recognisable urban success stories, with In 1985, the company expanded into the then-unknown region of Gurugram, creating exceptional living and working spaces for India's emerging global professionals.
DLF went public in a landmark listing, and The company's US$2 billion IPO in July 2007 was India's biggest IPO in history. Since then it has grown into a diversified real estate major, and Today, DLF is the largest publicly listed real estate company in India, with residential, commercial, and retail properties spanning 15 states and 24 cities. Its portfolio spans homes, offices, malls and hospitality, with DLF has developed several iconic real estate projects across India, including DLF Cyber City, DLF Emporio, and DLF Mall of India, among others. The company has a strong presence in major cities across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bangalore.
The brand remains firmly under the founding family's stewardship. Current leadership sees K.P. Singh's son Rajiv Singh, an MIT graduate, is the current Chairman and Managing Director. Looking ahead, DLF continues to expand beyond its NCR stronghold, and the company is set to expand its footprint with launches in Mumbai and Goa. The first phase of the Mumbai project in Andheri is slated for June 2025, followed by a Goa project in 2026, featuring ultra-luxurious villas.
