Pandemic – A Boon In Disguise For The Real Estate Market in Goa

Abhijat Sinha

Head of Design Studio, Escala Realty India Pvt Ltd

Abhijat Sinha, currently based in Australia, is leading Escala Realty’s Design Studio. Abhijat is a highly qualified professional, holding a Master’s degree in Architecture from McGill University in Canada and graduating from SPA Delhi. With an impressive background, Abhijat has successfully worked on and delivered a diverse range of projects in the commercial, industrial, hospitality, age care, and residential sectors across India, Kenya, and Australia. Notably, Abhijat has also served as a consultant with UN-Habitat, further enhancing his expertise in the field. With a remarkable 30 years of international experience in architecture and project management, Abhijat brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for golf to the team at Escala Realty India Pvt Ltd.

Shiju Augustine

Director of Escala Realty India Pvt Ltd

Shiju Augustine is a dynamic, forward-thinking leader in real estate sales and promotion. Known for his unwavering commitment to progress, Shiju continually plans with both the present and the future in mind — ensuring his team stays steps ahead in an ever-evolving industry.

Amit Chopra

Founder and Director of Escala Realty India Pvt Ltd

A self made Professional, in the fields of real estate consultancy & construction. Started out working as a broker/consultant back in the year 1991, slowly branched out to working as a Project Consultant for Real Estate Developers providing them much needed inputs/help for initializing projects and land Acquisition about in 2001, then in Jan 2006 started project consultancy, trading, & development of Properties in Goa…

Was nominated by peers as the Founder Chairman of Goa Association of Realtors in 2015, served two terms as President n two in total as Chairman where upon after stepping down from the Chairman post, was nominated as the Chairman Emeritus of Goa Association of Realtors in 2024.
Served in The National Association of Realtors India, as a GB member from Feb, 2016 till 2023 after which becamethe President-Elect, served in various other posttions including as the Zonal Head of the West Zone 2021-2022, followed as Vice President 2022-23, followed by a year as the President-Elect 2023-24, and currently serving as the President since 28th Feb 2024.

Specialties: Locale Identification, Land Acquisition, Market Research, Project Reports, Surveys, Construction, Consultancy of all aspects in the Real Estate field in Goa.
Am a RICS alumni having successful completed an RICS Executive Leadership Course in Real Estate Management, and also have successfully completed the Certified Residential Specialist course of the Residential Real Estate Council, US.

Rashmi Patil

Director of Escala Realty India Pvt Ltd

Rashmi Patil, the Director of Escala Realty India Pvt Ltd, is a highly experienced professional specializing in immigration law and policy, as well as overseas education procedures. With a Post Graduate degree in Migration Law from Murdoch University Australia and an MBA from Goa Institute of Management, Ribander, Rashmi brings a global perspective to her work. She possesses over 18 years of progressive experience in various business fields, which has honed her exceptional leadership skills and unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch service.

At Escala Realty India Pvt Ltd, Rashmi leverages her comprehensive knowledge of immigration law and policy to provide expert guidance to individuals and businesses navigating the complexities of migration. Her expertise also extends to overseas education, allowing her to offer valuable insights to students and professionals seeking educational opportunities abroad. With a client-centric approach, Rashmi is dedicated to providing personalized solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.

As the Director of Escala Realty India Pvt Ltd, Rashmi Patil brings a wealth of expertise and a global perspective to assist clients with their immigration and overseas education needs. With her deep understanding of immigration law and policy, she provides expert guidance, while her insights into overseas education procedures ensure clients make informed decisions. Rashmi’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and personalized solutions sets her apart in the industry.