Who we are

Nandi Housing is a Bangalore based housing and property developer with 43 years of expertise.
We are managed by a team of IIM and Ivy league graduates who like to do things differently.

This has helped our brand grow into one that is people centric, transparent and driven.

With a belief in complete transparency and a friendly, down-to-earth approach to customers, we have
established a solid track record and gained an impeccable reputation in the market.

From the Founder’s Desk

Nandi Housing was born out of a dream to make well built homes accessible to young families. Having experienced the struggle of finding a home that felt right firsthand, we decided to do things differently. We chose to prioritize people over profit, quality over quantity, and built a brand that’s 4 decades old purely on word of mouth.

Today, we are grateful for our legacy in stone that demonstrates that conviction, creativity and a commitment to honest construction can make a dream come to life.

Thomas Ollapally
Managing Director
IIM Ahmedabad, Class of 1972

Our Executive Team

A graduate of Columbia University, Thommen is adept at wearing many hats. His professional experience ranges from a stint at Morgan Stanley, New York to being a labourer on a construction site. Committed to doing things differently, he ensures we stay on course to achieve our vision for Nandi Housing. He is also the founder of Shoonya – Center for Art and Somatic Practices.

A firm believer of work-life balance, he enjoys the company of good books and his classical guitar. He’ll never say no to a game of squash and also makes time for various mindfulness practices.

In 1995, an ad calling for an ex serviceman to join Nandi Housing brought James to our doorstep. 26 years later, he still bears the sharpness and discipline of a Navy man, and has proven to be an invaluable asset to the team. Personable and insightful, he ably leads our Sales and Marketing team.

He likes to keep fit with a friendly game of cricket or hockey, and turns to movies and books to relax his mind.

A loyal team member for 23 years and counting, Subbaram is the man responsible for helping us stay in business. A natural leader, he oversees everything from finance and procurement, to liaising with government officials. He is exceptional at ensuring we have what we need, when we need it.

A lover of long drives, he doesn’t miss an opportunity to get behind the wheel, while watching cricket is his guilty pleasure.

A part of Nandi Housing for 15 years, Ramesh makes sure that every build is seamless. As the head of the construction team, he oversees everything from procurement, to labour and timely handovers.

In his free time, you’ll find him lost in a good movie, or pursuing personal development in the guise of books that are motivational or spiritual in nature.

Over a decade ago, Maryanne began her association with us as the legal eagle of Nandi Housing. Today, she does that and much more – lending her keen eye to everything from communications to operations while bringing fun and humour to the workplace.

When she’s off the clock, music, fitness and writing are her go to stress busters. She also enjoys stimulating conversations on philosophy, religion and beyond.

What makes us different

At Nandi Housing we don’t mass produce houses; we handcraft homes. We build low rise apartments even if it means not maximising built-up area. We rarely undertake more than two projects at a time – ensuring maximum attention to every detail of every project.

How we build

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EXTERIOR STONE WALLS

Nandi Housing's one of a kind granite finish is created by the extensive use of Sadarahalli stone masonry. Beyond providing unmatched strength, stone external walls are far superior to regular blockwork masonry because they:

✓ Are plaster, paint and maintenance free

✓ Have the best thermal properties

✓ Only become more beautiful with time

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RCC INTERNAL WALLS

Cast-in-situ, Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) walls are hugely advantageous. In addition to creating a monolithic structure that can withstand far greater stresses than traditional frame structures, they result in:

✓ More spacious rooms

✓ Vastly improved heat, sound and fire insulation

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PLASTIC FORMWORK

We have eliminated the use of plywood which is traditionally used for concrete formwork and now use recyclable plastic instead. This material speeds up construction while allowing for a greatly improved finish. Being 100% recyclable, it is also far more environmentally friendly than plywood formwork.

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PRE-CAST ROOF SLABS

Pre-cast concrete slabs ensure that we do not use environmentally unfriendly plywood formwork. It also allows for:

✓ Maximum strength of the slab through careful monitoring during production in our factory

✓ Perfect, plaster-free roof finish

✓ Most efficient execution process to ensure on time finishing

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IN-HOUSE EXECUTION TEAM

Our in-house execution team is one of the best in the city. By maximizing technology utilization, we have put together a lean, highly skilled and efficent in-house execution team. Each member of the team takes pride in our product, carefully monitors and dedicates themselves wholly to every step of the creation process.

Environmentally Sustainable Practices

Nandi Housing has arguably the lowest carbon footprint among any builder in Bangalore.

Here are a few environmentally friendly measures we have adopted.

Nandi Housing has arguably the lowest carbon footprint among any builder in Bangalore. Among several environmentally friendly measures we have adopted, some particularly noteworthy features including:

The stone advantage - Stone walls greatly reduce consumption of environmentally harmful cement and paint. The stone is also locally sourced, further reducing our carbon footprint.
Zero waste policy - We reuse ALL 'waste' materials generated during construction
Save Our Trees - During the design stage, we take great pains to plan around any existing trees at site. We have also minimized the use of plywood sheets & silver wood runners, a huge reduction of wood consumption.
Water conservation - During construction, we ensure that water from the entire site area is harvested. Consumption of fresh water is also dramatically reduced by using recycled water for curing of concrete.

Our Other Initiatives

Recognizing the need to impact society in different ways, Nandi Housing senior management have dedicated a significant portion of their time and resources to set up and support multiple organisations doing wonderful work in various fields.

A platform for self-discovery through the arts, Shoonya seeks to enrich the cultural landscape of Bangalore through classes, workshops, performances and other events.

A private mediation center meant to nurture the much needed alternative dispute resolution movement in India through a panel of skilled and well-trained mediators. One of the first of its kind in the country.

A non-profit venture supported by Nandi Housing, dedicated to developing some of India’s top talents in Olympic and Paralympic disciplines. Its Board of Advisors includes sporting luminaries like Rahul Dravid and Pullela Gopichand and is also a recipient of “Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar”, an award given by the Government of India.

An initiative designed to support and enhance the educational program for the children of our construction workers at Nandi Housing through the Montessori pedagogy.

Who we are

From the Founder’s Desk

Our Executive Team

Thommen Ollapally

K. B. James

A. N. Subbaram

D. R. Ramesh

Maryanne Thomas

What makes us different

How we build

Environmentally Sustainable Practices

Nandi Housing has arguably the lowest carbon footprint among any builder in Bangalore.

Our Other Initiatives