Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh (19 September 1910 – 13 June 2000) was an Indian real estate developer known for founding DLF, then known as Delhi Land and Finance, in 1946.[1][2] He laid the foundations for one of India's largest real estate companies, instrumental in transforming the urban landscape of Delhi and Gurgaon.[1][3]
In 1946, Singh established DLF, then known as Delhi Land and Finance, with the aim of developing urban residential colonies in the capital city of Delhi.[1] His early projects included the creation of neighbourhoods like South Extension, Greater Kailash, and Hauz Khas in the 1950s and 1960s.[1] In 1961, the Indian government transferred urban development control to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), which restricted private real estate development in Delhi. This prompted Singh and his son-in-law, Kushal Pal Singh, to look for new opportunities outside the capital.[5] DLF shifted its focus to Gurgaon (now Gurugram), where his and Kushal Pal's business plans led to the region's transformation into a modern urban hub.[6][7] In 1995, Kushal Pal became the chairman of DLF.[8]
Personal life
Singh had a daughter Indira. Indira married Kushal Pal.[9] Singh died on 13 June 2000.[2]
Legacy
After Singh's death, his son-in-law, Kushal Pal, expanded DLF into the largest real estate company in India.[10][3]
