About Me
Chitrak Shah is disrupting real estate by refining a fragmented industry into a connected ecosystem. Where people, capital, technology, and communities come together seamlessly.
His vision is to make real estate a nation-building engine transparent, scalable, and future-ready. From verified systems to collaborative platforms, his focus is clear :
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In 2001, Paresh bhai joined us with a salary of just ₹4,500. His background was in agriculture, Something very few understood back then. We thought: let him try, Maybe something meaningful will come out of it. From planting trees in Shivalik Villa- To slowly handling every project’s greenery, He stayed with us for 6–7 years at the same salary. As Shivalik moved from bungalows- To high-rise commercial and residential projects, We told him honestly, Our need for agriculture work will reduce, Why don’t you start your own venture? We didn’t stop at advice. We gave him contracts in our smaller commercial projects. Step by step, he built his foundation. Today, 20+ years later, Paresh bhai runs a team of over 200 people. And he is still with us. Not as an employee - as a partner.. That’s the culture we believe in. Whether it’s an investor, vendor, employee, or agency When they join us, We want them to grow, to scale. Because growth is meaningful only When intentions are clear, When both sides genuinely want it. Partnership is not just business. It’s trust. And it’s for life.
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Legacy doesn’t need to be taught, it flows through the blood. From our father to me and my brother… Now to my son, and my brother’s son. It’s a proud feeling to see the next generation not just growing up but stepping up. Observing, learning, and already carrying the responsibility of what we’ve built. At an early age, they understand that legacy isn’t just about inheritance, it’s about intention, discipline, and vision. They don’t just carry our name, They’re preparing to carry our values.
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My son used to write all over the walls. Flip the furniture. Turn the house upside down. We allowed it. He turned our entire home into his playground. He used to do skating in the hallway. And cycling inside the house. One day, we had to replace the Soft stone at the entrance with granite - Because the soft stone was slippery. So they wouldn’t fall… And could play more. That’s what freedom looked like in our home. We never said, “Don’t touch this. Don’t do that.” We just said, “If you go here, this might happen. Still want to go? Go.” That’s how he learned. Not by control. But through consequences. Today, he takes full ownership of his decisions. Because we trusted him with the freedom to make them. And that’s the power of freedom, In parenting, in business, in life.
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Yesterday was a site visit. But felt like a date. Visited our greenfield launch, walked the land, shared vision, had coffee on-site. We’ve built more than homes together. She’s been with me from blueprint to skyline — in clarity, in chaos, in creation. Do you bring your partner into your professional world? Try it. Some site visits become lifelong memories.
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My entire system runs on - Timeblocks. Once I fix something, it stays fixed. If Tuesday 3 PM is for sales meeting, then it will be sales meeting every Tuesday at 3. If Wednesday is for construction review, then every Wednesday same time, same meeting. No need to ask again and again “when is the meeting?” No confusion. Everyone comes prepared. No last-minute changes. People already know - this topic will be discussed on this day, at this time. I have 7-8 such meetings blocked every week. That’s how I plan my full day - by time blocks. Time decides what I do, not my mood. And second thing - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday are my push days. These are the days where I handle pressure tasks, important meetings, or things that need a strong follow-up. Then Thursday, Friday, Saturday are for new opportunities. New ideas, new people, growth plans - I explore in second half of the week. So start of the week I push. End of the week, I explore. This is how I work. Even my clothes are fixed - I only wear white, black or grey. So I don’t waste time thinking what to wear. Even food - all planned. Everything in my life runs by time blocks. Because time management is not a tip - it’s a base of entrepreneurship. You don’t need motivation if you have a system. And my system is simple - block the time, and follow it.
Journey
Founder
Shivalik Group
Jul 1998 - Present · 27 yrs 4 mos
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Founder
Shivalik Tech
Aug 2025 - Present · 3 mos
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Founder
Shivalik Institute of Real Estate
Feb 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Founder
Shivalik Fund
Feb 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Timeline
1980Born in Ahmedabad
1998Delivered the first residential project and founded the Shivalik brand
2002Expanded into bungalow development; marked a new phase in residential growth
2004Launched Shivalik Plaza, the group's first corporate house
2005Expanded to Surat and Rajkot, adopting city-centric development strategies
2011Introduced iconic architecture with Shivalik High Street
2016Entered the redevelopment segment with flagship projects
2018Established S & H Construction and initiated green-building practices
2019Ventured into Joint Venture (JV) partnerships
2021Launched Lofy, Shivalik's internal ecosystem platform
2022Founded SIRE – Shivalik Institute of Real Estate to educate and empower stakeholders
2024Delivered 1800 + green homes; launched Shivalik Furniture and Shivalik Investment