Atul Ruia – Chairman - The Phoenix Mills Ltd. of The Phoenix Mills Limited

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Professional Overview

  • Atul Ruia served as the joint managing director of The Phoenix Mills Limited, a prominent real estate development company in India, where significant contributions were made to the retail and commercial real estate sectors.
  • Under Atul Ruia's leadership, The Phoenix Mills developed High Street Phoenix, one of Mumbai's first and most successful shopping malls, which transformed the retail landscape in the city.
  • Ruia played a pivotal role in the strategic expansion of The Phoenix Mills, overseeing the diversification of its portfolio to include residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, thereby enhancing the company's market presence.
  • In 2019, Atul Ruia retired as managing director of The Phoenix Mills, marking the end of a significant era in the company's history, during which it grew substantially in size and reputation.
  • Ruia's tenure at The Phoenix Mills began in January 1994, and over the course of more than 31 years, the company became a leader in the Indian real estate sector, employing nearly 1,200 staff members.
  • Atul Ruia has been recognized for his innovative approach to real estate development, focusing on creating integrated lifestyle spaces that combine shopping, entertainment, and leisure.
  • As chairman of The Phoenix Mills, Ruia has been instrumental in fostering a corporate culture that emphasizes sustainability and community engagement, aligning business practices with social responsibility.
  • Ruia's leadership has been characterized by a commitment to quality and excellence, which has earned The Phoenix Mills numerous accolades and recognition within the industry.
  • Atul Ruia has actively participated in various industry forums and discussions, contributing insights on the future of real estate and urban development in India.
  • Throughout his career, Ruia has demonstrated a strong vision for the future of retail and commercial spaces, adapting to changing consumer preferences and technological advancements in the industry.
Professional Experience
CompanyDesignationPeriod
GALAXY CLOUD KITCHENS LIMITEDDirector31-May-2000 – 28-Jan-2013
MUGWORT LAND HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector29-Sep-2008 – 30-Aug-2011
PLATINUM SPACES PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector29-Sep-2008 – 06-May-2009
PICASSO DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector29-Sep-2007 – 14-May-2010
GRACEWORKS REALTY & LEISURE PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector29-Sep-2006 – 19-Aug-2011
ENHANCE HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector29-Aug-2008 – 09-Feb-2017
THE BARODA COMMERCIAL CORPORATION LIMITEDDirector29-Apr-2006 – 14-May-2010
OFFBEAT DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector28-Sep-2002 – 25-Jun-2009
PROTO-TYPE DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director28-Mar-2007 – 27-Aug-2007
VAMONA DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector27-Aug-2007 – 06-May-2009
TREASURE WORLD DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector26-Sep-2008 – 04-May-2010
DESTINY RETAIL MALL DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector25-Sep-2008 – 16-Apr-2018
UPAL DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector25-Sep-2006 – 16-May-2016
ENTERTAINMENT WORLD DEVELOPERS LIMITEDDirector25-Jun-2005 – 24-Sep-2008
PALLADIUM CONSTRUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector24-Sep-2008 – 06-May-2009
PICASSO DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director24-Apr-2007 – 29-Sep-2007
U P ASBESTOS LIMITEDDirector22-Jan-2005 – 16-May-2007
PALLAZZIO HOTELS & LEISURE LIMITEDDirector21-Sep-1996 – 06-May-2009
BELLONA HOSPITALITY SERVICES LIMITEDDirector21-Sep-1996 – 13-Aug-2014
VAMONA DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director21-Feb-2007 – 27-Aug-2007
UPAL HOTELS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector20-Feb-2008 – 19-Sep-2022
ALLIANCE SPACES PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector19-Sep-2008 – 06-May-2009
THE PHOENIX MILLS LIMITEDWhole-time director19-Nov-1996 – 16-Apr-2007
GANGETIC HOTELS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector19-Jul-2007 – 15-Mar-2015
PHLOX DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector19-Aug-2010 – 24-Nov-2021
NAMAN MALL MANAGEMENT COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITEDNominee Director18-Oct-2006 – 14-May-2010
MARKET CITY MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED.Director18-Jun-2008 – 30-Jun-2008
EXCELSIOR HOTELS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director16-Nov-2005 – 27-Sep-2006
MARVELL MALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector16-Mar-2006 – 14-May-2010
GANGETIC DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector15-Jan-2007 – 05-Aug-2016
PHLOX DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director15-Feb-2010 – 19-Aug-2010
GALAXY ENTERTAINMENT (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector15-Apr-1998 – 01-Nov-2007
GALAXY MEGA FOOD PARK PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector14-Mar-2002 – 28-Jan-2013
CR RETAIL MALLS (INDIA) LIMITEDDirector13-Oct-1999 – 22-Oct-2010
RUIA REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTCOMPANY PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director12-Mar-2007 – 17-Sep-2007
RUIA INTERNATIONAL HOLDING COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director12-Mar-2007 – 20-Sep-2007
MUGWORT LAND HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director11-May-2007 – 29-Sep-2008
ISLAND STAR MALL DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDManaging Director11-Jul-2007 – 16-Dec-2008
OFFBEAT DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDManaging Director11-Jul-2007 – 25-Jun-2009
ISLAND STAR MALL DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector10-Apr-2006 – 25-Jun-2009
THE PHOENIX MILLS LIMITEDManaging Director08-Aug-2018 – 11-Dec-2019
MIRABEL ENTERTAINMENT PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector08-Aug-2007 – 23-Mar-2009
DESTINY RETAIL MALL DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director07-May-2008 – 25-Sep-2008
ASHTON REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector07-Apr-2006 – 28-Feb-2008
ALLIANCE SPACES PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director06-Jun-2007 – 19-Sep-2008
MARKET CITY RESOURCES PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector06-Feb-2006 – 06-Aug-2007
ENHANCE HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director05-Jul-2007 – 29-Aug-2008
BOWLING AND BILLIARDS ASSOCIATION OF INDIADirector05-Jan-2001 – 03-Dec-2018
VIGILANT DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director05-Feb-2019 – 27-Sep-2019
PHOENIX RETAIL PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director05-Feb-2019 – 28-Sep-2019
ASHTON REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director05-Feb-2019 – 30-Sep-2019
RUIA KNOWLEDGE FOUNDATION PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director05-Feb-2019 – 27-Sep-2019
ENTERTAINMENT WORLD DEVELOPERS LIMITEDAdditional Director04-May-2010 – 14-Sep-2010
PALLADIUM CONSTRUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director04-Feb-2008 – 24-Sep-2008
PLATINUM SPACES PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director04-Feb-2008 – 29-Sep-2008
RADHAKRISHNA RAMNARAIN PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director03-Oct-2006 – 29-Sep-2007
RAMAYANA REALTORS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector03-Aug-2007 – 14-May-2010
The Phoenix Mills Ltd.ChairmanJan 1994 – Present
THANA PROPERTIES PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector31-Aug-2007 – Present
ASHTON REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector30-Sep-2019 – Present
RADHAKRISHNA RAMNARAIN PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector29-Sep-2007 – Present
ASHOK APPARELS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector29-Oct-1992 – Present
PHOENIX RETAIL PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector28-Sep-2019 – Present
VIGILANT DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector27-Sep-2019 – Present
RUIA KNOWLEDGE FOUNDATION PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector27-Sep-2019 – Present
EXCELSIOR HOTELS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector27-Sep-2006 – Present
PLAYSHIFU-TERRA LLPPartner27-Mar-2024 – Present
PROTO-TYPE DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector27-Aug-2007 – Present
MARKET CITY DEVELOPERS LIMITEDDirector27-Aug-2002 – Present
ASHOK RUIA ENTERPRISES PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector22-Oct-1992 – Present
RUIA INTERNATIONAL HOLDING COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector20-Sep-2007 – Present
SENIOR ADVISORY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector18-Mar-1993 – Present
HAWTHORN DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director18-Jun-2007 – Present
RUIA REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTCOMPANY PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector17-Sep-2007 – Present
R R HOSIERY PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector17-Aug-1992 – Present
ASHBEE INVESTMENTS AND FINANCE PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector12-Sep-2000 – Present
THE PHOENIX MILLS LIMITEDDirector11-Dec-2019 – Present
PHOENIX HOSPITALITY COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector10-Apr-2006 – Present
PINNACLE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector10-Apr-2006 – Present
CITYLINE CONSTRUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector09-Jul-2007 – Present
CARAVAN REALTY PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector07-Apr-2006 – Present
PADMASHIL HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector02-Jan-2006 – Present
GALAXY LIFESTYLE RESTAURANTS LIMITEDDirector01-May-2000 – Present
Current Appointments
CIN/LLPCompanyDesignationDate
ACB-2491PLAYSHIFU-TERRA LLPPartner27-Mar-2024
L17100MH1905PLC000200THE PHOENIX MILLS LIMITEDDirector11-Dec-2019
U05910MH1987PTC043423PADMASHIL HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector02-Jan-2006
U15110MH2000PLC125868GALAXY LIFESTYLE RESTAURANTS LIMITEDDirector01-May-2000
U18100MH1959PTC011399ASHOK APPARELS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector29-Oct-1992
U18101MH1984PTC034394R R HOSIERY PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector17-Aug-1992
U45200MH2006PTC161026CARAVAN REALTY PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector07-Apr-2006
U45200MH2007PTC169171HAWTHORN DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director18-Jun-2007
U45201MH2006PTC165251PROTO-TYPE DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector27-Aug-2007
U45201MH2006PTC165252RUIA REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTCOMPANY PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector17-Sep-2007
U45201MH2006PTC165254RUIA INTERNATIONAL HOLDING COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector20-Sep-2007
U45400MH2008PTC178112VIGILANT DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector27-Sep-2019
U51900MH1992PTC069192ASHOK RUIA ENTERPRISES PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector22-Oct-1992
U52300MH2008PTC178354PHOENIX RETAIL PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector28-Sep-2019
U55100MH2000PLC124131MARKET CITY DEVELOPERS LIMITEDDirector27-Aug-2002
U55101MH1994PTC187919EXCELSIOR HOTELS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector27-Sep-2006
U55209MH2006PTC161066PHOENIX HOSPITALITY COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector10-Apr-2006
U65990MH1984PTC032376ASHBEE INVESTMENTS AND FINANCE PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector12-Sep-2000
U70100MH1970PTC014922THANA PROPERTIES PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector31-Aug-2007
U70100MH2004PTC146664CITYLINE CONSTRUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector09-Jul-2007
U70100MH2006PTC161028ASHTON REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector30-Sep-2019
U70100MH2006PTC161072PINNACLE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector10-Apr-2006
U70101MH1956PTC009836RADHAKRISHNA RAMNARAIN PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector29-Sep-2007
U74900MH1984PTC034206SENIOR ADVISORY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector18-Mar-1993
U80902MH2007PTC174488RUIA KNOWLEDGE FOUNDATION PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector27-Sep-2019
Previous Appointments
CIN/LLPCompanyDesignationPeriod
L17100MH1905PLC000200THE PHOENIX MILLS LIMITEDManaging Director08-Aug-2018 – 11-Dec-2019
L17100MH1905PLC000200THE PHOENIX MILLS LIMITEDWhole-time director19-Nov-1996 – 16-Apr-2007
L26942UP1973PLC003743U P ASBESTOS LIMITEDDirector22-Jan-2005 – 16-May-2007
L47110MH1981PLC024988GALAXY CLOUD KITCHENS LIMITEDDirector31-May-2000 – 28-Jan-2013
U15100MH2000PTC125840GALAXY MEGA FOOD PARK PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector14-Mar-2002 – 28-Jan-2013
U45200MH2006PTC161067ISLAND STAR MALL DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector10-Apr-2006 – 25-Jun-2009
U45200MH2006PTC161067ISLAND STAR MALL DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDManaging Director11-Jul-2007 – 16-Dec-2008
U45201MH2006PTC165251PROTO-TYPE DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director28-Mar-2007 – 27-Aug-2007
U45201MH2006PTC165252RUIA REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTCOMPANY PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director12-Mar-2007 – 17-Sep-2007
U45201MH2006PTC165253VAMONA DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director21-Feb-2007 – 27-Aug-2007
U45201MH2006PTC165253VAMONA DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector27-Aug-2007 – 06-May-2009
U45201MH2006PTC165254RUIA INTERNATIONAL HOLDING COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director12-Mar-2007 – 20-Sep-2007
U45201MH2006PTC165697PICASSO DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director24-Apr-2007 – 29-Sep-2007
U45201MH2006PTC165697PICASSO DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector29-Sep-2007 – 14-May-2010
U45201MH2006PTC292993UPAL DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector25-Sep-2006 – 16-May-2016
U45202MH1999PLC164003ENTERTAINMENT WORLD DEVELOPERS LIMITEDAdditional Director04-May-2010 – 14-Sep-2010
U45202MH1999PLC164003ENTERTAINMENT WORLD DEVELOPERS LIMITEDDirector25-Jun-2005 – 24-Sep-2008
U45202MH2007PTC169133MUGWORT LAND HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director11-May-2007 – 29-Sep-2008
U45202MH2007PTC169133MUGWORT LAND HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector29-Sep-2008 – 30-Aug-2011
U45202MH2008PTC178114PHLOX DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director15-Feb-2010 – 19-Aug-2010
U45202MH2008PTC178114PHLOX DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector19-Aug-2010 – 24-Nov-2021
U45400MH2008PTC178112VIGILANT DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director05-Feb-2019 – 27-Sep-2019
U45400MH2008PTC178115PALLADIUM CONSTRUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director04-Feb-2008 – 24-Sep-2008
U45400MH2008PTC178115PALLADIUM CONSTRUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector24-Sep-2008 – 06-May-2009
U51109MH2006PTC193478RAMAYANA REALTORS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector03-Aug-2007 – 14-May-2010
U51909GJ1942PLC000436THE BARODA COMMERCIAL CORPORATION LIMITEDDirector29-Apr-2006 – 14-May-2010
U52300MH2008PTC178354PHOENIX RETAIL PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director05-Feb-2019 – 28-Sep-2019
U55100MH2006PTC159544MARKET CITY RESOURCES PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector06-Feb-2006 – 06-Aug-2007
U55101MH1994PTC187919EXCELSIOR HOTELS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director16-Nov-2005 – 27-Sep-2006
U55101MH2007PTC169101ALLIANCE SPACES PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director06-Jun-2007 – 19-Sep-2008
U55101MH2007PTC169101ALLIANCE SPACES PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector19-Sep-2008 – 06-May-2009
U55101MH2007PTC172946MIRABEL ENTERTAINMENT PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector08-Aug-2007 – 23-Mar-2009
U55101MH2007PTC173673DESTINY RETAIL MALL DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director07-May-2008 – 25-Sep-2008
U55101MH2007PTC173673DESTINY RETAIL MALL DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector25-Sep-2008 – 16-Apr-2018
U55101UP2007PTC033633GANGETIC HOTELS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector19-Jul-2007 – 15-Mar-2015
U55101UP2008PTC034687UPAL HOTELS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector20-Feb-2008 – 19-Sep-2022
U55200MH2000PTC124192OFFBEAT DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector28-Sep-2002 – 25-Jun-2009
U55200MH2000PTC124192OFFBEAT DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDManaging Director11-Jul-2007 – 25-Jun-2009
U67120MH1995PLC085664PALLAZZIO HOTELS & LEISURE LIMITEDDirector21-Sep-1996 – 06-May-2009
U67120MH2007PTC169479ENHANCE HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director05-Jul-2007 – 29-Aug-2008
U67120MH2007PTC169479ENHANCE HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector29-Aug-2008 – 09-Feb-2017
U70100MH2006PTC161028ASHTON REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director05-Feb-2019 – 30-Sep-2019
U70100MH2006PTC161028ASHTON REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector07-Apr-2006 – 28-Feb-2008
U70101MH1956PTC009836RADHAKRISHNA RAMNARAIN PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director03-Oct-2006 – 29-Sep-2007
U70101MH2005PTC153688NAMAN MALL MANAGEMENT COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITEDNominee Director18-Oct-2006 – 14-May-2010
U70101MH2007PTC173285PLATINUM SPACES PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director04-Feb-2008 – 29-Sep-2008
U70101MH2007PTC173285PLATINUM SPACES PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector29-Sep-2008 – 06-May-2009
U72900MH2000PTC126232GRACEWORKS REALTY & LEISURE PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector29-Sep-2006 – 19-Aug-2011
U74899MH1951PTC329129GANGETIC DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector15-Jan-2007 – 05-Aug-2016
U74999MH1995PLC085663BELLONA HOSPITALITY SERVICES LIMITEDDirector21-Sep-1996 – 13-Aug-2014
U74999MH2006PTC163143TREASURE WORLD DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector26-Sep-2008 – 04-May-2010
U74999MH2008PTC183667MARKET CITY MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED.Director18-Jun-2008 – 30-Jun-2008
U80902MH2007PTC174488RUIA KNOWLEDGE FOUNDATION PRIVATE LIMITEDAdditional Director05-Feb-2019 – 27-Sep-2019
U92142MH2006PTC160500MARVELL MALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector16-Mar-2006 – 14-May-2010
U92190MH1999PLC122208CR RETAIL MALLS (INDIA) LIMITEDDirector13-Oct-1999 – 22-Oct-2010
U92410MH1998PTC114472GALAXY ENTERTAINMENT (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector15-Apr-1998 – 01-Nov-2007
U99999MH1997NPL111379BOWLING AND BILLIARDS ASSOCIATION OF INDIADirector05-Jan-2001 – 03-Dec-2018

Estimated Net Worth

Estimated Range: ₹0 – ₹1000+ Cr (approx. $0 – $120M+)

Based on publicly accessible filings, industry benchmarks, and leadership compensation patterns.

Executive Contact

Official Email: Via The Phoenix Mills Limited corporate communication desk.

Personal Contact: Not publicly disclosed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atul Ruia's net worth?
Estimated ₹0 – ₹1000+ Cr (approx. $0 – $120M+).

How can I contact them?
Through The Phoenix Mills Limited's official communication channels.

Is this an official profile?
No — independently created using public data.

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