Indian real estate tycoon Ashish Jain at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony

Indian real estate tycoon Ashish Jain at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony


Ashish Jain has made an important mark in the Indian real estate sector.

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, beginning his second term. Among the guests attending the inauguration was Ashish Jain, managing director of Kundan Space, a Pune-based real estate company.

Mr Jain, who met Trump and his son Eric Trump at a pre-inauguration dinner on January 19, is a well-known figure in India’s real estate sector. Mr Jain also met Amazon founder Jeff Bezos at the event.

Here’s a closer look at the businessman:

  • Ashish Jain has left a significant mark in the Indian real estate sector with over two decades of experience. As the driving force behind Pune-based Kundan Spaces, he is recognized for his exceptional business acumen and leadership in the industry.
  • According to his LinkedIn profile, Mr Jain pursued an MBA from Cardiff University between 2000 and 2001. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Commerce from Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce from 1995 to 1999. He is also an alumnus of St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Khadki, where he studied from 1984 to 1994.
  • Early in his career, Mr. Jain was awarded the ‘Best Customer Award’ from Vijaya Bank due to his exceptional management of the bank’s finances.
  • His LinkedIn profile highlights his professional experience as the Managing Director of Kundan Space, a role he has held for over 24 years since January 2001. Under his leadership, Kundan Space won the Best Architecture Award in 2020 for one of its luxury residential projects.
  • Beyond real estate, Mr. Jain is also a supporter of entrepreneurial ventures. He has invested in around five startups, including Capizzal, and continues to support innovative businesses.