Mr. Nagabushana Reddy Named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the 2026 South India Business Excellence Awards

BENGALURU, March 06, 2026 : Success in the Bengaluru real estate market is often measured
in square feet or sales cycles, but tonight, the industry paused to honor a man
who measures it by trust. Mr. Nagabushana Reddy, the CEO, Founder and Managing
Director of NBR Group, was officially named the “Entrepreneur of the Year
– Real Estate & Infrastructure Development” at the 2026 South India
Business Excellence Awards. The ceremony, held at the Ramada by Wyndham in
Yelahanka, saw a room full of Bengaluru’s business elite watch as Olympic icon
Saina Nehwal presented the top individual honour to Mr. Reddy.

This was not just another award on a shelf. The
“Entrepreneur of the Year” title carries weight because it recognizes
the person who built the machine, not just the machine itself. The jury pointed
to Mr.Reddy’s journey in the real estate industry starting back in 1998 about
turning a first-generation organization 
into a diversified powerhouse that has delivered over 12 million square
feet across the South. In a sector where reputations can be fickle, he has
managed to stay grounded, focusing on the basics like legal clarity and actual
delivery rather than just flashy marketing.

The timing of this win could not be more relevant. South
India is currently the engine room of the Indian economy. As of early 2026, the
southern states are punching way above their weight, contributing nearly 31% to
the national GDP. Bengaluru is the heart of this, recently logging
record-breaking office leasing of over 83 million square feet. This is not just
a number on a spreadsheet; it represents thousands of people moving to the
city, all of whom need a place to live. Mr. Nagabushana Reddy saw this shift
coming before the current boom, placing his bets on growth corridors like
Sarjapur Road – Gunjur belt and East Bengaluru long before they were the trendy
hotspots that they are today.

Under Mr.Reddy’s leadership, NBR Group has carved out a
very specific identity. He’s famously “obsessed” with the land itself
often spending months on land selection and layout discipline before a single
brick is laid. This discipline has allowed NBR to survive several economic
cycles that tripped up more aggressive, less patient developers. Whether it is
their vast plotted developments or the new high-rise luxury towers like NBR Soul
of the Seasons, located near the Sarjapur Road- Gunjur IT corridor in
Bengaluru, the NBR hallmark has always been about “Resort-Style
Living” where people have room to breathe.

Accepting the award, Mr. Nagabushana Reddy, CEO, Founder
and Managing Director of NBR Group, was 
modest : “Honestly, when I started out in the late 90s, I just
wanted to build homes that I would be proud to live in myself. Back then, real
estate felt like the Wild West. My goal was to bring some order and honesty to
the process. This award belongs to my team and the families who have trusted us
with their life savings. We have grown as Bengaluru has grown, and as the city
enters this new phase as a global tech capital, NBR will keep building with the
same integrity we started with. We are not just building apartments; we are
building the neighbourhoods that our kids will grow up in.”

Industry insiders often talk about the “Nagabushana
Reddy style”, which is a mix of traditional values and new-age tech. He
was an early adopter of Aluminium Formwork construction technology and digital
transparency portals, but he still believes in the power of a personal
handshake. This dual approach is likely why NBR Group has such a high rate of
repeat buyers. When people find a developer who does not hide behind fine
print, they tend to stick with them.

The award also highlights his role in the broader
infrastructure of the region. NBR Group’s 
projects often act as catalysts for development in their respective
areas, bringing in better roads and localized economic growth. The jury noted
that his “nature-first” planning, which often keeps a high proportion
of a project area allocated  as open
green space, is exactly what a modern, congested city like Bengaluru needs
right now.

As the night at Ramada by Wyndham wound down, the buzz
in the room was about what is next for the NBR Group. With upcoming launches
planned  and a clear focus on
eco-conscious architecture, Mr.Reddy seems to be just hitting his stride. His
win as Entrepreneur of the Year is a win for the idea that “slow and
steady” really does win the race in real estate, provided you have the
vision to see where the finish line is.