BHUBANESWAR (ODISHA) [INDIA]: January 21: AcreRise, one of Odisha’s most future-focused real estate developers, has been conferred the “Real Estate Developer of the Year” at the Times Business Awards-2026, reaffirming the brand’s leadership in transparency-driven, design-led, and compliant urban development. The recognition comes at a pivotal moment as Bhubaneswar enters its next phase of infrastructure-led growth. Founded by Sashikant Barik and Sheikh Mairajul Haque, AcreRise has positioned itself at the intersection of foresight, execution discipline and long-term value creation—emerging as a benchmark for new-age real estate in Eastern India.
“This recognition validates our belief that real estate leadership is built on anticipation, not reaction,” said Sashikant Barik, Co-Founder, AcreRise. “We don’t build for current demand alone—we build for how people will live, invest, and grow five to ten years from now.”
With 100% RERA compliance, zero customer complaints, and a legal-first development framework, AcreRise has earned strong institutional and customer trust. The brand has also received multiple national recognitions, including Outlook’s Pillars of Viksit Bharat, Fortune India, Times Group, and The Big Impact Awards, underscoring its consistent performance and governance standards.
