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At the 3rd Edition of India PropTech Demo Day 2026 in Bengaluru, the panel discussion “Bengaluru 2035: Building the City Its Growth Demands” brought together leaders from government and real estate to discuss how the city can prepare for its next phase of growth. Moderated by Aakash Ratnakar Bhavsar, Founder, PowerTrain Media, the discussion featured Dr. C. N. Ashwath Narayan, MLA, Malleshwaram & Former Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka; Madhusudhan G, Chairman & Managing Director, Sumadhura Group; Murali Malayappan, Chairman & MD, Shriram Properties; and P. Ravindra Pai, Managing Director, Century Real Estate as speakers. The conversation explored Bengaluru’s rapid urban expansion, long-term master planning, infrastructure development, connectivity, urban density, redevelopment and the need for stronger coordination between government agencies and private developers. Speakers highlighted the importance of building infrastructure ahead of growth, improving accountability in public projects, adopting technology-driven planning and creating well-connected growth centres around the city. A key takeaway was the need for collaboration, transparent governance and faster execution to address Bengaluru’s growing urban challenges. As the city looks towards 2035 and beyond, the discussion underscored that building a better Bengaluru requires a shared vision, responsible development and coordinated action across the public and private sectors.