EP-352 | Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani: India Story, Trump Tariffs, Adani, Ambani, Real Estate & Jobs

EP-352 | Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani: India Story, Trump Tariffs, Adani, Ambani, Real Estate & Jobs

Author: Asian News International (ANI) October 8, 2025 Duration: 54:12

Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani is one of India’s most respected business leaders and real estate developers. Co-founder and Managing Director of the Hiranandani Group, he has helped shape Mumbai’s skyline with landmark projects and continues to influence the debate on housing, infrastructure, and India’s growth.


In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Dr. Hiranandani talks about the India story, the impact of Trump’s tariffs, and India’s goal of becoming self-reliant through Atmanirbhar Bharat. He also shares his views on the real estate sector, jobs, and why skill development is key to India’s future.


He opens up about his early days, what inspired him to become a builder, his thoughts on industrialists like Adani and Ambani, and why he believes India’s next decade will be full of opportunity.


00:00 – Coming Up

02:14 – Introduction

03:11 – Can India Handle Trump’s Tariffs?

10:45 – Do Industrialists Believe in the India Story?

14:50 – Millionaires Leaving India

18:22 – Real Estate Journey

19:22 – Mumbai Real Estate’s Mafia Era

27:37 – What’s Stopping India from Growing?

29:48 – India’s Development Skewed?

31:18 – Mumbai’s Development

35:53 – Unemployment in India

42:25 – Challenges in the Healthcare Sector

50:08 – Inside a Billionaire’s Daily Routine


Conversations that shape our world often happen behind closed doors or in the quiet moments after the headlines fade. ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash pulls up a chair to those discussions, offering a direct line to the minds of influential figures. Hosted by veteran journalist Smita Prakash, this series moves beyond the soundbite, creating a space where politicians, athletes, artists, and thinkers can explore the nuances of the issues that define contemporary India and global affairs. The dialogue here is driven by curiosity and a commitment to depth, allowing guests to elaborate on their perspectives, their decisions, and the personal experiences that inform their public lives. You will hear candid reflections on current events, policy debates, and cultural shifts, all through the lens of those at the center of the story. Produced by Asian News International, the podcast leverages a legacy of journalistic access and integrity, ensuring every conversation is both insightful and substantive. It’s more than an interview; it’s an opportunity to understand the motivations and narratives driving today’s news. For anyone looking to move past the surface and engage with the substance of politics, society, and human endeavor, this podcast provides a consistently thoughtful and compelling listen.
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