About

...in Kurukshetra, Haryana state. My first memories are of a loving home full of relatives in lively conversation and debate.

Responsibility and respect for others was very important to my family and my first taste was in looking after our cattle each day after school – even if I didn’t realise the worth of this ‘selfless’ act of mine at the time!

After my informative upbringing in India I was determined to explore what life had to offer.

This came from a place far away, where I knew I could find new opportunities… in AUSTRALIA!

I packed my bags and got on a plane for the very first time in my life. I remember I was so excited I didn’t sleep. But then I arrived in winter and my excitement dissipated a little.

However, I was determined to make a successful life down under.

Thinking as any young man does, that they can conquer the world, I began mine as a door-to-door mobile phone salesman.

At first I struggled, not because I didn’t try but because there was a lack of mentorship.

Only when I was fortunate to move to a team with a great, supportive and encouraging manager, did I begin to succeed. I even became a team leader myself.

My experience crystallised my beliefs on how you should treat people so that they perform at their best.

I’m lucky to have had the opportunity of a good education, having graduated with a Masters degree in Accounting from the University of Ballarat.

But the one thing that stuck with me is how certain teachers encouraged and inspired me to believe in myself.

Building confidence in ways that really matter to a person so that they really thrive, is the great life lesson I learned.

Family is everything to me both in India and here in Australia.

So when I met and married Raman I knew my best years were in front of me. We have two beautiful boys Armaan and Arshaan, who keep us on our toes and entertain and enrich us every day.

What I’ve learned about this part of my life is when you truly give of yourself you are rewarded twofold in return.

Next came my job in real estate.

I loved working with my clients and treated them how I would like by listening, being empathetic and supporting their needs. But something nagged me – the false perception that agents only cared about making money.

So with a leap of faith I opened my first Reliance Real Estate business in Werribee, west of Melbourne with just 2 employees in 2011. It was a challenging time, especially in a low and untapped market – it was hard to survive.

But with a promise to provide an ‘Exceptional experience designed around you’ – we were determined to do just that.

In 2016 we set up the Reliance Foundation because we wouldn’t be here without the support of our community and this was our way to serve those who need a helping hand.

Rapid growth in 2017 saw us open 4 new real estate offices west of Melbourne to service communities in Tarneit, Caroline Springs, Taylors Lakes and a new head office in Point Cook.

To complete the picture we added Funding Force, our mortgage broker service that allowed us to be a one-stop-shop for time poor clients or those needing extra assistance.

Back when I was starting out, there were times I craved reassurance in my role as a leader.

Don’t get me wrong, I did seek out and learn from numerous mentors and their wise words and advice helped me tremendously. So much so that I made a commitment to do the same.

In 2018 I connected with organisations and spoke at events to give encouragement and provide guidance to those who want to be better leaders and people, regardless of where they are from or their start in life.

This I feel strongly about and will continue to offer my experience whenever I can.

As we helped clients fulfill their dreams, we humbly began to fulfill some of our own.

We were recognised by industry leading organisation culminating in awards for: