DRA Becomes Quickest Real Estate Develo per in the City to Enter ₹500 Crore Club
Clocks ₹525 Crore revenue in FY 2024–25, celebrating 10+ years of transformin g the real estate landscape with innovation and impact.
Chennai 22nd April 2025: In a remarkable a chievement set to redefine Chennai i’s grow th story, DRA has entered the ₹5 00 crore cl ub, becoming the quickest developer in the city to achieve this milest one closing FY 2 024–25 with an impres sive ₹525 crore in r evenue. This success heralds the arrival of DRA 2.0 – a dynam ic new chapter defined by tech-enabled solutions, customer-centri c thinking, an d a hyperlocal approach to de velopmen t. Anchored in the brand’s philoso phy of Pride of Chennai, DRA’s customer-ce ntric journey has been marked by consisten t delivery and a deep understanding of the modern urban homebuyer.
To commemorate this breakthrough, DRA h osted its first-ever grand celebration ,bringi ng together employees, customers, partner s, bankers, investors, industry leaders, who have played an instrumental role in advanci ing the brand’s vision.
Mr. Ranjeeth Rathod, Managing Directo r of DRA, along with his leadership team, proud ly presented the ₹500 Crore Cl ub entry mile stone to all the attendees that was followed by a keynote address b y Mr. Gaurav Kumar, Founder and CEO o f fintech unicorn Yubi, w ho spoke passio nately about the intersecti on of innovation, trust, and long-term succe ss.
In addition to this, DRA showcased a suite o f its industry-first innovations – including th e Timeline Meter for real-time construction updates, the Customer Delight Meter to trac k satisfaction levels, and a fully paperless, all-online customer portal. These initiatives reflect DRA’s unwavering commitment to tra nsparency and delivering a seamless, tech-forward ho mebuying experience.
Marking this defining moment in DRA’s jour ney, Mr. Ranjeeth Rathod, Managing Directo r of DRA said, “Crossing the ₹52 5 crore ma rk isn’t just a financial milesto ne – it’s a cel ebration of the trust, vision, and values that have shaped our journey. At DRA, we’ve alw ays strived to buil d more than just homes; we’re crafting li ving experiences that reflec t the evolving aspirations of Chennai’s mod ern home owners. Every home we build blen ds thoughtful design with intelligent functio nality that is rooted in local relevance and al igned with customer aspirations. Backed by a compact yet high-performing t eam, we’ve delivered with purpose and agility, often sur passing industry bench marks. This milesto ne is a collective win – one made possible b y our customers’ belief, our team’s passion, and the unshakeable support of our partne rs and stake holders. It energizes us for the road ahead.”
As DRA continues its upward trajectory, its sharp focus on emerging micro-markets ha s been a key growth driver. The br and has s een remarkable traction in fast -growing co orridors in Chennai such as Medavakkam, S holinganallur, Madhavaram, Avadi and Nav alur that demonstrates DRA’s strong unders tanding of the Sout h, North and Western pa art of the city.
With a strong pipeline of projects in high-po tential neighbourhoods, DRA stays committ ed to transform Chennai’s residential landsc ape and play its role in a mo re meaningful manner. By blending mar ket insights with a future-focused appro ach, the brand is rede fining homeownership for millennials 9 and Gen Z, emphasizing digital convenience, ar chitectural excellence, and sustainability. B eyond brick and mortar, DRA’s success lies in its culture of accountability and efficient leadership, delivering timely projects that meet evolving lifestyles. As Chennai grows, DRA remains committed to cre ating homes that inspire and reflect the city’s dynamic s pirit and the ₹525 crore milestone fuels DR A’s vision to shape th e future of urban livin g.
About DRA – DRA, with an impressiveleh leg acy of 40 years, has become a trusted nam e in the real estate industry, de livering worl d-class projects across Chennai. With mor e 612,000 satisfied custo mers DRA is syno nymous with trust, transparency, and timely delivery. Under the visionary leadership of Mr. Ranjeeth Rathod, Managing Director, D RA goes be yond just building apartments b y offeri ng its customers a ‘Home of Pride’ — tho ughtfully designed living spaces that cat oer to evolving lifestyles and embody a sense of accomplishment and belonging. I nnovations like the ‘Timeline Meter’ for pr oject updates and the ‘Customer Delight M eter’ reflect their unwavering focus on cus tomer satisfaction, while their online custo mer portal ensures hassle-free access to pr oject details and documenta tion. Signature developments such as DRA Pristine Pavilio n, Tuxedo, Ascot, Skylantis, Elite, Infinique and many others exemplify their commitm ent to blending modernity with value-driven investmen ts. Recognized with awards like FICCI’s REISA and Times Business Awards, DRA holds the distinction of being Chenna i’s first developer with CRISIL’s 7-star gradin ing. Their social 7 initiatives include pond r estoration and nurturing young sporting ta lent, which YHI dedication to the commun ity. Upholding their motto “Timeless Home, Timely Delivery, DRA contihnues to inspire pride and trust in every home they create, turning dreams into lasting legacies.
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Mr. Ranjeeth Ra thod, Managing Director – D RA, Dr. C. N. Gangadaran, Managing Partner er, CNGSN & Associates, Honorary Consul o f Mong olia, Tamilnadu & Mr. Gaurav Kumar, Fo under and CEO of fintech unicorn Yubi, Mr. Ravi Venkat, Chief Financial Officer – DR A.
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DRA Team with Dr. C. N. Gangadaran, Mana ging Partner, CNGSN & Associa tes, Honora ry Consul of Mongolia, Tamilnadu & Mr. Gau urav Kumar, Founder and CEO of fintechuni corn Yubi.
Image 1 : Left to Right – Mr. Ranjeeth Ratho d, Managing Director – DRA, Dr. C. N. Ganga daran, Managing Partner, CNGSN & Associa tes, Honorary Consul of Mongolia, Tamilna du & Mr. Gaurav Kumar, Fo under and CEO o f fintech unicorn Yubi.