He began his career in investment banking and real estate finance, gaining international experience before returning to India to pursue entrepreneurial ventures in the real estate sector.[4][5]
In 2014, Mehta secured an exclusive partnership between Tribeca Developers and The Trump Organization to develop Trump-branded projects in India.[7][8] The alliance launched projects in cities such as Pune, Mumbai, Gurugram and Kolkata. According to media reports[which?], the partnership positioned Tribeca as the largest Trump licensee developer outside of the United States.[9]
In March 2025, Mehta announced Trump World Center Pune, the first Trump-branded office development in India. The planned 1.6 million sq.ft. project comprises two 27-storey towers – one for sale and the other for lease – and is being developed with Kundan Spaces on 4.3-acre site in Pune. The investment is estimated at ₹2,500 crore (USD 289 million), with an expected completion timeframe of approximately four years.[10]
In April 2025, Mehta announced the launch of Trump Residences Gurgaon, a luxury residential project comprising two 51-storey towers, with a total investment of approximately ₹1,200 crore.[11][12] The development was undertaken in partnership with Smartworld Developers.[13][14]
In media
Kalpesh Mehta has been featured in Indian and international media, for his role in bringing the Trump brand to Indian real estate.[15][16]
He attended the U.S. Presidential Inaugurations in 2017 and 2025 as a guest, an event widely covered in the Indian press.[17][18]
