When the news of AIMS (Arbour’s Investment and Monitoring System) securing the position of 2nd runner-up for PropTech of the Year at the GRI Awards India 2025 reached us, it felt surreal. Not just because of the honour but because it also recognises the journey we’ve been deeply committed to.
Honouring the GRI Legacy
To fully grasp the gravity of the situation, we should understand what the GRI Awards actually are. The GRI Awards are one of the most prestigious awards in the real estate industry and infrastructure sector, hosted by the GRI Institute (Global Real Estate and Infrastructure Institute). These awards identify innovation, sustainability, and governance across projects and platforms, employing an evaluation process that is rigorous with transparency. An expert panel of judges and open public voting are employed to assess the candidates. The legacy of this institution is of picking out technologies and practices that truly leave a mark, not just in terms of profitability but also in accountability, transparency and long-term impact. Being recognised by this platform is not just an honour, it is also a testament to our ethos. As the recognition came through public recognition, it denotes that we are doing things differently and also doing them well.
Our Moment on the Stage
At the award ceremony, our founders, Mr Priyesh Cheddha and Mr Tejas Patil were present to receive the honour. The moment felt extremely rewarding for the whole team who worked towards developing AIMS.
What AIMS Truly Is
While developing AIMS, we were focused on creating a platform which will provide real-time insights and complete transparency on data and cash flow, simplify detailed investment data and provide a clear view of investments. This software is an integral part of our firm’s functioning and operations. It tracks data and helps us to maintain transparency. It helps us to manoeuvre legal milestones, technical execution, compliance, and every critical checkpoint of each real estate we handle. It is the platform where we standardise our processes and ensure that every commitment we make is monitored and fulfilled.
AIMS brings clarity and precision to our work. It is also a way to monitor where a project stands, what has been completed, what is pending and also to assess risks that may lie ahead. It is not just for oversight but for trust in how we function.
What This Recognition Means to Us
We have always believed that real estate is not just about assets or returns but is also about maintaining integrity in excellence. Securing the position of 2nd runner-up at the GRI Awards 2025 is not just about achieving excellence but also holding our values. This award acknowledges that AIMS is not just another “proptech tool” but also a thoughtful institutional-grade system. The award also recognises the effort of the team that dreamt of AIMS, built it up, tested it and iterated on it. It also stands as a manifestation of the belief and trust people put into us.
Looking Forward
A moment like this doesn’t mean that our work is over. Moments like this only fuel us to work harder and deepen our resolve to continue improving our technologies. We believe in evolving our system, not just for ourselves, but also for our partners.
As we accept this award, we feel proud, humbled and, above all, excited for what the future holds for us.