Corporate Leadership
DLF Elevates Ajay Khanna to Executive Vice President (Pan India)
Ajay Khanna has been promoted from Senior Vice President to Executive Vice President (Pan India) at DLF Limited, according to a report dated 30 October 2026. He announced the move in a LinkedIn post after more than four years with the Gurugram-based developer.
| Executive | Ajay Khanna |
|---|---|
| Company | DLF Limited (formerly Delhi Land & Finance) |
| Previous role | Senior Vice President, Projects (Pan India), from July 2022 |
| New role | Executive Vice President (Pan India) |
| Report date | 30 October 2026 |
| Announced by | Khanna, in a LinkedIn post |
| Registered office | DLF City, Phase-I, Gurugram, Haryana |
| Listing | BSE: 532868; NSE: DLF |
What happened
Ajay Khanna has taken on the role of Executive Vice President (Pan India) at DLF Limited. He had served as Senior Vice President since joining the company in July 2022. The move was reported on 30 October 2026, and Khanna announced it through a LinkedIn post.
The reports give the date of the announcement, not a separate effective date for the new role.
Khanna's role at DLF
As Senior Vice President - Projects (Pan India), Khanna led pan-India project operations across DLF's commercial and retail portfolio. His responsibilities covered strategic planning, capital allocation, governance and the execution of large-scale capital improvement programmes.
A Realty+ sidebar teaser dated 30 October 2026 describes the new post as Head of Projects, Pan-India. That is the only source for this title, so it should be read with care.
Background before DLF
Khanna was with Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC from June 2018 to June 2022, serving as Project Director. During that period he led the delivery of the US$160 million Vida Hotel & Residences at Dubai Marina for Emaar Properties.
Earlier, he was Senior Construction Manager at Arabtec Construction from July 2007 to March 2012. There he worked on high-rise residential, hospitality and mixed-use developments in Dubai.
About DLF
DLF Limited, formerly Delhi Land & Finance, is an Indian commercial real estate development company with its registered office in Gurugram. Its shares are listed on BSE (532868) and NSE (DLF).
Business Standard reports that DLF has developed more than 185 real estate projects covering over 352 million sq ft, and has about 275 million sq ft of development potential across residential and commercial segments, including projects under execution. It also holds a commercial rental portfolio of around 50 million sq ft across offices and malls.
The company's investor page lists Rajiv Singh as Chairman, with Ashok Kumar Tyagi and Devinder Singh as Managing Directors. Badal Bagri was designated Group CFO with effect from 6 December 2024.
Recent company activity
- 4 October 2026: The Aureva, a senior-citizen project in Gurugram, sold out for ₹1,985 crore, according to The Tribune.
- 17 October 2026: DLF acquired 7.5 acres in Gurugram for a luxury housing project expansion, according to Business Line.
- 3 August 2026: DLF's Q1 sales bookings fell 94% to ₹657 crore, which Mint attributed to deferred launches.
What it means for buyers and investors
The promotion is an internal leadership change. On its own, it does not alter any project's prices, possession dates or launch plans. The post carries wider responsibility for project operations across India, so buyers following DLF projects may want to watch how the company describes its execution plans in future filings and launch announcements.
What comes next
Business Standard reports on DLF's growth plan, which centres on ₹58,000 crore of launches along with luxury homes and rental income. Khanna's new role places him over pan-India project delivery as those plans proceed. Any further change to the company's senior team would be expected to appear in its investor disclosures.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ajay Khanna's new position at DLF?
Ajay Khanna has been promoted to Executive Vice President (Pan India) at DLF Limited. He was previously Senior Vice President - Projects (Pan India).
When was the promotion reported?
The promotion was reported on 30 October 2026. The reports give the announcement date and do not state a separate effective date.
How was the move announced?
Khanna announced the development through a LinkedIn post.
What did Khanna do at DLF before this promotion?
He joined DLF in July 2022 as Senior Vice President - Projects (Pan India). He led pan-India project operations across the company's commercial and retail portfolio, including strategic planning, capital allocation and large-scale capital improvement programmes.
Does this promotion change any DLF project?
The promotion is a leadership change. It does not by itself change the prices, possession dates or launch plans of any individual project.
Where is DLF based?
DLF Limited's registered office is at 3rd Floor, Arjun Marg, DLF Shopping Mall, DLF City, Phase-I, Gurugram, Haryana 122002.