CREDAI

What CREDAI does

CREDAI Ahmedabad (legal entity: Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India — Ahmedabad, formerly known as the Gujarat Institute of Housing and Estate Developers or GIHED) is a non-profit industry association established in 1980 under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956. It functions as the regional Ahmedabad chapter of CREDAI National and serves as the collective voice of real estate developers in Gujarat, with a stated membership base of 1,300+ prominent developers in the Ahmedabad region. Its headquarters — CREDAI Ahmedabad GIHED House on Sindhu Bhavan Road, Shilaj — is the first IGBC Green Building-certified corporate house of any real estate organization in Gujarat (2019).

The association does not sell a technology product. Its underlying 'platform' is a combination of (a) a membership-based association structure delivering regulatory alerts, plan-passing documentation valid for AUDA limits, policy advocacy before government and local authorities, and project-branding privileges, and (b) an annual event calendar anchored by the GIHED Property Show (since 2005; 20th edition scheduled for January 2026) and the GIHED Premier League cricket tournament (since 2008). It also operates a website portal, the GIHED Connect Magazine (in partnership with Navgujarat Samay), YouthCon/Youth Wing programs, the NSURGE conference series, and capacity-building programs in partnership with bodies such as GPCB, WRI India, AMC, GCCI, IIM-A, and CEPT University. A first Virtual Property Show was organized in 2020 during COVID-19, and the association also links to a RERA Area Initiative web property.

The revenue model is membership-fee-based (annual subscription) supplemented by event-participation fees and sponsorships tied to property shows, seminars, and workshops. As a Section 25 non-profit, financial figures are not publicly disclosed. The primary customer segment is the Ahmedabad/Gujarat real estate developer community, with secondary segments of allied construction-industry professionals (vendors, brokers, consultants) and end-user property buyers reached through the annual property show.

Name

CREDAI

Legal name

Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India - Ahmedabad (CREDAI Ahmedabad GIHED)

Website

https://credaiahmedabad.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CREDAI Ahmedabad (CREDAI Ahmedabad GIHED) is a non-profit industry association established in 1980 that serves as the collective voice of 1,300+ real estate developers in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, providing regulatory advocacy, plan-passing recognition within AUDA, and flagship events including the annual GIHED Property Show.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Industry Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Park Owners Association Management (BPAJAHAH)

Keywords

• Real estate association
• Developer membership
• Property exhibition
• Regulatory advocacy
• Industry networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CREDAI Ahmedabad generates revenue through membership fees from real estate developers. The membership provides access to plan passing processes within AUDA limits, regulatory updates, policy advocacy, and networking opportunities with 1300+ prominent developers in the city.
2. Event Participation and Sponsorships: Revenue generated from organizing property shows, seminars, workshops, and annual events where developers participate and sponsors engage with the developer community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CREDAI Ahmedabad GIHED is a non-profit industry association that provides membership services to real estate developers in Gujarat, including regulatory advocacy, plan-passing validity within AUDA limits, networking opportunities with 1,300+ developers, and platforms such as the annual GIHED Property Show and GIHED Premier League cricket tournament. The association represents developer interests before government bodies, disseminates regulatory and legislative alerts, and runs training programs, technical seminars, CSR initiatives, and youth development programs for its members.

Product overview

CREDAI Ahmedabad GIHED (formerly Gujarat Institute of Housing and Estate Developers) is a real estate developers\' association established in 1980, serving as the voice of the construction fraternity in Gujarat. Rather than offering a technology product, the organization provides membership services including regulatory advocacy, networking opportunities, property exhibition shows, CSR initiatives, training programs, and industry events for real estate developers in the Ahmedabad region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GIHED Property Show: Annual property exhibition showcasing real estate projects from member developers, recognized as the most prominent construction-property fair in western India since 2005.
• GIHED Premier League (GPL)
• CREDAI Ahmedabad GIHED Converse
• NSURGE (National Strategic Urban Realty Growth Enclave)

Products and services

• CREDAI Ahmedabad GIHED Developer Membership
• GIHED Property Show
• GIHED Premier League (GPL) Cricket Tournament
• NSURGE (National Strategic Urban Realty Growth Enclave)
• Real Estate Development Leadership (RED-L) Program
• Capacity Building Program on Clean Construction Practices
• YouthCon and Youth Wing Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Membership valid for plan passing process within AUDA Limit
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREDAI Ahmedabad collaborated with GPCB and WRI India to conduct a Capacity Building Program on Clean Construction Practices for project managers, site engineers, and supervisors. The session focused on NBC compliance, safety standards, and responsible construction practices with expert insights on mitigating construction-related air pollution.
• World Resources Institute (WRI) IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint capacity building program on clean construction practices, focusing on NBC compliance, safety standards, air quality monitoring, and responsible construction practices to mitigate construction-related pollution.
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMC collaborates with CREDAI Ahmedabad on various initiatives including Sabarmati Cleaning Maha Abhiyan, Swachh Sabarmati campaign, and civic development programs. The partnership supports environmental protection and urban cleanliness activities.
• Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd. (SRFDCL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Sabarmati Cleaning Maha Abhiyan along the Sabarmati Riverfront, organized for World Environment Day and ongoing environmental initiatives.
• Navgujarat SamayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMOU for joint publication of GIHED Connect Magazine, which is circulated and sold at newsstands, serving as a marketing and communication platform.
• CEPT UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for technical sessions, certificate distribution ceremonies, and educational programs related to real estate development and urban planning. CREDAI National collaborates with CEPT University for leadership development programs.
• IIM AhmedabadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREDAI National partnered with IIM-Ahmedabad to launch the exclusive Real Estate Development Leadership (RED-L) Program for member developers.
• Shivalik Real Estate InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for the inaugural batch of Shivalik Real Estate Institute, providing training and certification for real estate professionals.
• Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint interaction sessions on Urban Development and Revenue Departments, participation in GCCI GATE exhibitions, and collaborative advocacy on policy matters affecting the real estate sector.
• Gujarat CREDAIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level CREDAI association working with CREDAI Ahmedabad on various programs, property shows, and policy advocacy initiatives at the Gujarat state level.
• CREDAI NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational-level confederation that CREDAI Ahmedabad is affiliated with, providing policy guidance, national programs, and representation at the national level for real estate developers.
• Ahmedabad Realtors Association (ARA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner organization participating in CREDAI Ahmedabad events, meetings, and programs. Joint initiatives like the Channel Partner Meet in 2019 with over 500 brokers and consultants.
• Gujarat Industries Association (GICEA) and Gujarat Contractors Association (GCAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry associations collaborating with CREDAI Ahmedabad on workshops, seminars, and joint meetings on topics like labour welfare and safety.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• CREDAI Pune: Pune chapter of CREDAI National serving developers in the Pune metropolitan area. Directly comparable to CREDAI Ahmedabad in both function (developer advocacy, plan-passing facilitation) and revenue model (membership fees plus events).
• CREDAI Delhi: Delhi-NCR chapter of CREDAI National, representing real estate developers in the NCR region. Functions as a regional peer with the same developer membership, AUDA-equivalent regulatory moat, and property show franchise model.
• MCHI (Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry / CREDAI Mumbai): Mumbai's CREDAI affiliate and one of the largest city-level real estate developer associations in India. Directly comparable to CREDAI Ahmedabad in role, structure, and function, with a larger member base and similar policy advocacy focus.
• CREDAI Chennai: Regional chapter of CREDAI National serving real estate developers in Chennai. Directly comparable as a sister city-level trade association with identical membership, advocacy, and event-led business model but operating in a different geography.
• CREDAI Bengaluru: Bengaluru chapter of CREDAI National representing real estate developers in Karnataka. Comparable to CREDAI Ahmedabad as a city-level real estate developers' association with similar regulatory advocacy and annual property show formats.
• Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI): Ahmedabad-based, Gujarat-wide chamber of commerce partnering with CREDAI Ahmedabad on urban development and revenue department interactions. Comparable as a regional business association that overlaps with CREDAI Ahmedabad's policy advocacy and developer/networking role.

Others

• NASSCOM: India's premier trade association for the IT and BPO industry. Relevant as a peer-level industry association model rather than a direct competitor; shares the playbook of membership-based revenue, policy advocacy, and large-scale events that CREDAI Ahmedabad uses.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): One of India's largest business chambers representing industry across sectors. CREDAI Ahmedabad is a member of CII/GCCI networks and partners with CII-affiliated institutions; comparable as a broadly similar membership-based business association infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Builders Association of India (BAI): All-India association of construction contractors and builders representing civil engineering and building firms. Comparable to CREDAI Ahmedabad as a sectoral industry body advocating for builders and construction firms, with overlapping member segments.
• NAREDCO (National Association of Real Estate Developers): National-level real estate developers' body under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. While operating at a national scale rather than regional, it competes for the same advocacy role and member mindshare as CREDAI chapters like CREDAI Ahmedabad.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CREDAIAhmedabad
• Facebookfacebook.com/CREDAIAhmedabad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/credai-ahmedabad

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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