Awards and Recognitions of SOBHA – A Benchmark in Indian Real Estate

Every award earned by SOBHA is a testament to its unwavering commitment to quality, trust, and excellence in real estate.

In the dynamic landscape of the country’s real estate sector, where credibility and quality make the biggest difference, SOBHA real estate developer India has consistently stood out as a beacon of excellence. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to quality, precision engineering, and customer-centric approach, the company has been the recipient of numerous distinguished awards over the years.

SOBHA awards are not just industry acknowledgments, but also testaments to the trust it has built with customers, partners, and stakeholders. This blog explores key SOBHA recognitions that position the company as the trendsetter in design, building, and construction.

Why Awards Matter in Real Estate?

SOBHA real estate awards over the years have enhanced its trust and credibility, serving as a recognition for the company’s world-class quality. The awards highlight consistent innovation and customer-centricity, which differentiate it in the competitive market.

SOBHA Limited achievements and recognition for excellence underscore its market leadership and signify it as a trusted brand in real estate, offering assurance to homebuyers and reinforcing its reputation.

SOBHA’s Key National Awards

1. Best 100 percent Complete Residential Project in the Ultra Luxury Segment – Bangalore for SOBHA Lifestyle Legacy Phase I by CNBC Awaaz Real Estate Awards in 2013
2. Builder of the Year Award by CNBC Awaaz Real Estate Awards in 2013
3. Award of Excellence by Construction World (ASAPP Media) at the 10th CWAB (Construction World Architect and Builder) Awards in 2015
4. Luxury Villa Project of the Year for International City, Delhi-NCR by NDTV Property Awards in 2015
5. SOBHA Garnet, Pune Honoured by CNBC Awaaz
6. One of India’s Top 10 Builders Award by CWAB in 2016
7. Mall of the Year Award for SOBHA City by NDTV in 2017
8. Most Trusted Real Estate Brand in South Zone by CNBZ-AWAAZ in 2018
9. Best Residential Project (Luxury Segment) – International City – Phase I by CNBC-Awaaz Real Estate Awards in 2019
10. One of India’s Top Builders 2019 by CWAB in 2019
11. One of India’s Top Builders 2020 by CWAB in 2020
12. Best Realty Brand by Economic Times at the Economic Times Realty Convention in 2022
13. One of India’s Top Builders 2023 at the 18th CWAB Awards by ASAPP Info Global Group in 2023
14. Best Residential Project – Developer (National) by Economic Times in 2024
15. Real Estate Developer of the Year – Residential by Times of India in 2025

International Recognition

1. SOBHA real estate developer India entered the exclusive club of Global Growth Companies by World Economic Forum in 2014
2. Best Luxury Residential Developer – Bangalore by Asian Luxury Real Estate Network (ALREN) in 2016
3. Environmental, Occupational, Health & Safety Standard Requirements (ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018) by Bureau Veritas Certification in 2021

Sustainability & CSR Awards

1. Brand Icons – Excellence in Business (EIB) Award for Corporate Social Responsibility by Times of India in 2014
2. CSR Initiative of the Year for Sri Kurumba Educational and Charitable Trust by Realty Plus Conclave & Excellence Awards (South) in 2014
3. Best CSR Initiative of the Year by Construction Week India (ITP Publishing) in 2015
4. CREDAI CSR Award 2015 in the category of ‘Child Welfare’ by CREDAI in 2015
5. TMA – HLL CSR Award by TMA in 2016
6. Best Professionally Managed Company (turnover > ₹1000 crores) Achievement Award for Social Development & Impact by CIDC in 2017
7. CARE AWARDS 2017 in the category of ‘Best CSR Activity’ by CREDAI Karnataka in 2017
8. Best Professionally Managed Company (turnover > ₹1000 crores) Achievement Award for Social Development & Impact by CIDC in 2018
9. All Kerala CSR Conclave & Annual CSR Awards 2018 – Health & Hygiene Category by Kerala Management Association in 2019
10. Trusted CSR Brand of Kerala – Sri Kurumba Educational & Charitable Trust by Future Kerala in 2019
11. All Kerala CSR Conclave & Annual CSR Awards 2018 – Health & Hygiene Category by Kerala Management Association in 2019
12. CREDAI CARE Award 2019 for CSR Initiatives by CREDAI Karnataka in 2019
13. First Runner-Up of KMA-CSR Award 2020 for the category ‘Health and Hygiene – Others & Individual’ by Kerala Management Association in 2021
14. Net Water Positive (Platinum) Rating for SOBHA City, Thrissur by IGBC in 2022
15. CSR Company of the Year by ASAPP Info Global Group at the 21st Construction World Global Awards in 2023
16. Top 3 CSR Initiatives in India by Research Rating and Communication Pvt Ltd in 2023
17. CSR Excellence Award at the 15th Realty+ Excellence Awards 2023 – South by Exchange4media Group in 2023
18. Best Child & Women Development Initiatives of the Year by Global CSR & ESG AWARDS in 2024
19. Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility by Golden Peacock Award in 2025
20. Best CSR Project Award for Social Inclusion by Kerala Management Association (KMA) in 2025
21. Lifetime Achievement of the Year for PNC Menon, Founder, Sobha Limited in 2025

Leadership and Brand Awards

1. Special Commendation – Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance by Golden Peacock Awards – Institute of Directors in 2013
2. Strategy Award in Construction, Real Estate & Steel by Mint – Institute of Competitiveness in 2013
3. Businessman of the Year – Mr. PNC Menon by State Forum of Bankers Clubs, Kerala in 2013
4. One of India’s Most Admired Builders by Construction World (ASAPP Media) in 2014
5. Real Estate Company of the Year – Sobha Limited by Construction Week India (ITP Publishing) in 2014
6. Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Mr. Ravi Menon, Chairman, SOBHA and Corporate Social Responsibility by Construction Week India Awards in 2014
7. Mint – Institute of Competitiveness Strategy Award – SOBHA (Real Estate & Construction) by Institute of Competitiveness in 2014
8. Malayalee Business Achiever Award – Mr. PNC Menon, Founder, SOBHA by Kerala Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Pegasus Group, and Unique Times in 2014
9. Top National Realty Brand across Asset Class in India by Track2Realty in 2015
10. Arabian Indian Czar Award by Times Now for Mr. PNC Menon, Founder, SOBHA in 2015
11. Lifetime Achievement Award for Mr. PNC Menon, Founder, SOBHA by Construction Week India (ITP Publishing) in 2015
12. KPS Menon Memorial Award by CSN Trust for Mr. PNC Menon in 2016
13. Best Developer of the Year 2016 by Construction Times in 2016
14. Best CEO of the Year 2016 for Mr. Ravi Menon by Construction Times in 2016
15. Outstanding Contribution in Real Estate by EPC World Media Group at the EPC World Awards in 2017
16. Iconic Real Estate Brand by India Best Brand Series and Awards in 2018
17. Best Developer 2018 (Large Category) by CIA World Construction & Infra Awards by EPIC MEDIA Pvt Ltd in 2018
18. Best Builder of the Year (Above 1500 cr) by Builders, Architects, and Building Material (BAM) Awards 2018 (ARK Events and Media) in 2018
19. Best Real Estate Developer in India by Asia Real Estate Excellence Award (WBR Corp) in 2018
20. Best Quality Construction of the Year – Chennai and Best Architecture Plan of the Year by Real Estate Summit & Awards (RESA) in 2019
21. Dun & Bradstreet Corporate Award in the Real Estate Category by Dun & Bradstreet in 2019
22. Developer of the Year (National Category) at Annual Estate Awards by Franchise India in 2019
23. Developer of the Year (National Category) by Franchise India at Annual Estate Awards 2020
24. Titans of Real Estate for SOBHA City, Gurgaon – Iconic Project with Best Amenities by Hindustan Times in 2021
25. Best Developer of the Year (Large Category) by CIA WORLD Construction & Infra Awards in 2021
26. Construction World Design-Build Award – Stalwarts of the South, Bangalore by Construction World in 2021
27. Builder of the Year in Large Category at BAM Awards 2022 by ARK Events and Media
28. Women Achievers in Architecture to Ms. Geetha Nair, Executive Vice President, Design and Engineering by Exchange4media in 2023
29. Women Achievers in Residential Realty to Shanthi V, Executive Vice President, Project Management Office by Exchange4media in 2023
30. Real Estate Company of the Year – South at the 13th Construction Week India Awards by ITP Media Group in 2023
31. Best Annual Report – FY 2022-23 at Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) National Awards in 2023
32. Outstanding Growth in Indian Real Estate by Hurun Awards in 2024
33. Woman Icon of the Year to Ms. Shanthi V, Head of Project Management by UBS Forums in 2024
34. Promising Leader of the Year to Mr. Jagadish Nangineni, Managing Director of Sobha Limited, by ARK Events & Media in 2024

Regional Awards & Project-Specific Accolades

1. Certificate of Commendation – Ultratech Endowment Appreciation Award for Outstanding Concrete Structure of Andhra Pradesh by Indian Concrete Institute, Andhra Pradesh – Hyderabad Centre in 2013
2. Jury’s Recommendation – Well-built Structure Competition for SOBHA Garnet Blocks I & II by Builders’ Association of India, Pune Centre in 2013
3. Developer of the Year – Residential (for SOBHA Eternia) by Realty Plus Conclave & Excellence Awards (South) in 2014
4. Villa Project of the Year (North) 2015 – International City and Residential Project of the Year (West) 2015 – SOBHA Garnet by Realty Plus (Exchange4media Group) in 2015
5. Innovative Marketing Concept of the Year 2015 – SOBHA Arena by Realty Plus (Exchange4media Group) in 2015
6. Villa Project of the Year (South) 2015 – SOBHA Lifestyle Legacy by Realty Plus (Exchange4media Group) in 2015
7. Lifetime Business Achievement Award for Mr. PNC Menon by Business Deepika (Media) in 2017
8. Best Construction Project Award for SOBHA Westhill by CIDC in 2017
9. Best Construction Project Award for SOBHA Sapphire (Thrissur) by CIDC in 2018
10. Residential Project of the Year (West) (Non-metro Category) – SOBHA Nesara, Pune by Realty Plus at the 11th Realty+ Excellence Awards in 2019
11. Vajra-Certificate of Excellence from Kerala State Department of Labour and Skills for the year 2019 by Government of Kerala, Department of Labour and Skills in 2021
12. Runners-up in two categories – ‘Longest Accident-free Period’ and ‘Best First Aid’ for SOBHA City Gurgaon by Haryana State Safety Welfare & Health Awards in 2023
13. Outstanding Safety Performance for Marina One Kochi by National Safety Council – Kerala Chapter in 2023
14. Best Architectural Plan of the Year for SOBHA Gardenia, Chennai at the Real Estate Infrastructure Summit & Awards by FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry) in 2023
15. Haryana State Health & Safety Award by Labour Department Haryana in 2024
16. Ultra Luxury-Lifestyle Project of the Year – SOBHA Waterfront by Realty+ Excellence Awards in 2024
17. Construction Sector – Marina One by National Safety Council of India in 2024
18. Certificate of Appreciation – Marina One by National Safety Council in 2024
19. Best Residential Project of the Year for SOBHA HRC Pristine by BAM Awards in 2022
20. Ultra Luxury-Lifestyle Project of the Year (South) – SOBHA Atlantis by Realty Plus in 2024

 

SOBHA’s Consistent Industry Rankings

1. Recognised as one among Bangalore’s Top 15 Brands in the Large Organisation Category by ONE INDIA in 2015
2. Ranked Second Among India’s Top Ten Real Estate Employers 2015 by Track2Realty in 2016
3. Top Brand according to Track2Realty’s ‘Brand X Report 2015-16’ across multiple categories – Top National Brand, Top South Indian Brand, Top Residential Brand, Top Super Luxury Brand, and The Most Trusted Brand by Consumers by Track2Realty in 2016
4. Declared Top Brand of Indian Real Estate Sector for the 3rd Consecutive Year by Track2Realty in 2017
5. Top National Realty Brand across Asset Class in India by Track2Realty in 2018
6. Most Trustworthy and Worth Investing Real Estate Brand in Today’s Indian Market in the first ever India Investment Report 20:20 by Track2Realty in 2018
7. Top National Realty Brand for the 5th Consecutive Year – Brand X Report 2018-19 by Track2Realty in 2019
8. Topped the National Ranking in Global Buyer Report 2020 by Track2Realty in 2020
9. SOBHA Limited achievements include being featured in the List of 500 High-Growth Companies in the APAC Region by Financial Times in 2020
10. Top in ‘Best Practices’ Category Nationally for the 3rd Consecutive Year at Track2Realty’s Brand X Report 2020-21 by Track2Realty in 2021
11. Winner Across Multiple Categories at the 10th Edition of Track2Realty Report 2021-22 – Top National Brand, Top South Indian Brand, Top Residential Brand, Top Super Luxury Brand, and Company with Top CSR Across India by Track2Realty in 2022

Other SOBHA Limited Achievements

1. Muthaih Kasi Trophy for the Best Organisation in India for Construction and Development of Infrastructure that Practices Value Methodology as an Organised Corporate Activity by INVEST in 2013
2. Vasant Rao Trophy for the Second-Best Organisation in India that Practices Value Methodology by INVEST in 2013
3. Muthaih Kasi Trophy for the Best Organisation in India for Construction and Development of Infrastructure that Practices Value Methodology as an Organised Corporate Activity by INVEST in 2014
4. Rated SOBHA as the Only Featured Real Estate Company with ‘Best Disclosure Practices’ by Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IiAS) in 2016
5. Included in an Independent Study on ‘Board Evaluation in India: Disclosures and Practices’ by National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) in Association with IiAS in 2016
6. Platinum Award for STOREYS, SOBHA’s Experiential Lifestyle Magazine, in the Consumer Magazine Category by MarCom Awards in 2024
7. Platinum Award for Innerve, SOBHA’s Quarterly Internal Communication Magazine, in the Employee Publication Category by MarCom Awards in 2024
8. Gold Award for Annual Report 24, ‘Preparing for Scale’, in the Annual Report (Corporate) Category by MarCom Awards in 2024

What These Awards Reflect

Numerous SOBHA awards reflect the company’s unwavering commitment to quality construction, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction. SOBHA recognitions underscore its leadership in architectural innovation and urban development. These accolades reaffirm that SOBHA real estate developer India is known for delivering excellence across all projects – fostering trust and upholding the highest standards in real estate.

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Conclusion

SOBHA recognitions position the company as a benchmark in Indian real estate, consistently setting industry standards. With ongoing innovation and commitment to quality, SOBHA real estate awards serve as a testament to its dedication and legacy of excellence. Explore SOBHA residential projects to experience unmatched quality and design.

FAQs

1. What are the major national awards won by SOBHA Limited?

Major national awards won by SOBHA real estate developer India include Best Residential Project (Luxury Segment) at CNBC-Awaaz Real Estate Awards in 2019 and Builder of the Year by CNBC Awaaz in 2013, highlighting SOBHA recognitions and its excellence in the real estate sector.

2. Has SOBHA received any international recognitions or certifications?

Yes, SOBHA has received international recognition, such as being part of Global Growth Companies by World Economic Forum in 2014 and earning ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 certifications for environmental and safety standards in 2021. These SOBHA Limited achievements have set it apart in Indian real estate.

3. Which SOBHA projects have received notable awards?

SOBHA projects that have received notable awards include SOBHA Lifestyle Legacy Phase I, which won Best 100 percent Complete Residential Project in 2013, and SOBHA City and SOBHA Garnet, which received accolades like Luxury Villa Project of the Year by NDTV in 2015 – apart from many other SOBHA real estate awards.

4. Which sustainability awards has SOBHA won for green initiatives?

Sustainability awards that SOBHA has won for green initiatives includes Net Water Positive (Platinum) Rating for SOBHA City Thrissur, by IGBC in 2022, as well as multiple CSR awards for environmental initiatives – ensuring that SOBHA real estate developer India stands out in the industry.

5. Has SOBHA’s leadership received any individual accolades?

Yes, SOBHA’s leadership has received individual accolades, adding on to SOBHA Limited achievements such as Lifetime Achievement Award for Mr. PNC Menon at the Construction Week India Awards in 2015, apart from many other distinguished SOBHA recognitions.

6. How do SOBHA awards reflect its brand reputation in real estate?

SOBHA awards reflect its brand reputation in real estate by validating its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction – reinforcing its position as a top developer in real estate.

7. Are SOBHA projects certified by IGBC or other green building councils?

Yes, some SOBHA projects are certified by IGBC and have received Net Water Positive (Platinum) Rating, demonstrating the company’s dedication to going beyond SOBHA real estate awards and practising sustainable building practices.

8. What makes SOBHA stand out among award-winning real estate companies in India?

SOBHA stands out among award-winning real estate companies in India, for its consistent focus on quality, customer-centricity, and architectural innovation – resulting in multiple SOBHA real estate awards and establishing it as a leader in India’s real estate sector.

9. How often has SOBHA been ranked among India’s top real estate developers?

SOBHA real estate developer India has been consistently ranked among India’s top real estate developers – for example, top national brand for many consecutive years in Track2Realty’s Brand X Report – in addition to many other SOBHA real estate awards.

10. What impact do these SOBHA awards have on SOBHA customers and investors?

These SOBHA awards and SOBHA recognitions have a significant impact on customers and investors, enhancing their trust and confidence as they are engaging with a reputable and award-winning real estate developer.