REA India appoints Amit Chand as Chief Financial Officer

March 24th 2025: REA India, the parent company of Housing.com—India’s No. 1 real estate app—and PropTiger.com, a leading digital real estate transaction and advisory platform, has announced the appointment of Amit Chand as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Based in the company’s Gurgaon office, Amit will join REA India’s Executive Leadership Team and oversee key functions including finance, risk assurance, legal and compliance, and procurement.

Amit brings over two decades of experience in financial strategy, risk management, and business expansion. At REA India, he will focus on strengthening financial operations, enhancing capital efficiency, and supporting the company’s continued growth and innovation in the digital real estate ecosystem.

Previously, Amit served as CFO at TCNS Clothing, where he led Finance, Accounts, Treasury, Enterprise Risk Management, and ESG initiatives. He played a pivotal role in driving revenue growth, improving EBITDA, and steering the company’s acquisition by Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd.—one of the most significant transactions in the sector.

Commenting on the appointment, Dhruv Agarwala, Group CEO, Housing.com & PropTiger.com, said, “We are excited to welcome Amit to the REA India leadership team. His proven financial acumen and track record of scaling businesses will be valuable as we continue to build on our strong momentum and create greater value for customers and stakeholders alike.”

Amit Chand, Group CFO, Housing.com & PropTiger.com, added, “I’m thrilled to join REA India at such a dynamic time for the digital real estate sector. Housing.com and PropTiger.com are reshaping how Indians engage with property, and I look forward to driving financial excellence, scaling operations, and helping unlock the next wave of growth.”

Before his time at TCNS, Amit was in the CFO role at a technology-driven startup backed by Elevation Capital, where he was responsible for fundraising, investor relations, M&A, and monetization strategy. His diverse background across consumer and tech sectors positions him well to contribute to REA India’s next phase of growth.