
EP123 – What Nobody Understands About India’s Property Market | With Deben Moza (Knight Frank)
In this episode of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast, Rishabh Aggarwal sits down with Deben Moza, a seasoned leader with over two decades of professional experience in architecture, construction/project management, and corporate relocations. Currently with Knight Frank, one of the world’s leading independent real estate consultancies, Deben has delivered projects across hospitality, residential, commercial, and retail sectors, with expertise in project management, workplace strategy, and construction consulting.
We deep-dive into the realities of India’s property market—the parts that nobody talks about openly. From delays, regulations, and ESG challenges to workplace transformations and the future of Indian cities, this conversation is packed with insights for developers, architects, civil engineers, students, and homebuyers alike.
🔑 Key Questions Discussed in This Episode:
How has Deben Moza’s career shaped his perspective on architecture, construction, and real estate?
What is Knight Frank’s philosophy of “partners in property” and why does trust matter in today’s market?
Is the Indian office dead—or just evolving post-COVID?
Which property sectors in India excite Deben the most, and which worry him?
Why does the Indian construction industry still suffer from cost overruns and delays?
Is sustainability in construction genuine, or mostly greenwashing?
What makes Indian real estate uniquely challenging compared to London, Singapore, or Dubai?
Are luxury housing prices in India a bubble waiting to burst?
Which Indian cities are getting urban planning right—and which are failing?
How can Knight Frank and consultancies like it help solve India’s affordable housing crisis?
What does the future of project management and real estate look like with AI, ESG, and global capital flows?
💡 Whether you’re a student, builder, architect, engineer, or investor, this episode reveals what nobody understands about India’s property market—but should.