Vatsal Kamdar
Business Director – Kautilya Group of Companies
Globally trained. Locally focused. Building homes for life.
Shaping Ahmedabad’s Urban Future with Kautilya Group
As Business Director of Kautilya Group, Vatsal Kamdar leads with a bold vision: to offer Ahmedabad high-quality, sustainable, and smart homes that combine affordability with long-term value. Actively involved in every aspect of the company—strategic planning, design development, project execution, marketing, and client relations—Vatsal is redefining what it means to be a modern developer in India’s fast-evolving real estate landscape.
Kautilya Group holds a proud legacy of over 29 years in Ahmedabad’s construction space. Under Vatsal’s leadership, the company is embracing new-age project planning, sustainability-led design, and a technology-driven approach, ensuring that every home built today is ready for tomorrow.
Key Projects by Kautilya Group
Kautilya One 54 – Chandkheda
Nearing completion, Kautilya One 54 offers 3BHK "Club Class" residences designed for working professionals. Featuring wide 10-foot balconies, dual car parking, videophone-enabled smart home access, and an exclusive home theatre lounge, the project integrates modern living with comfort and luxury.
Kautilya Two20 – Shilaj
Ready to launch, Kautilya Two20 represents the next generation of residential living. Designed around sustainable construction practices and equipped with tech-friendly amenities, this development offers residents a thoughtfully curated community lifestyle in one of Ahmedabad’s fastest-growing areas.
Kautilya 70 – Upcoming
Currently under design, Kautilya 70 will blend reliability, modern luxury, and architectural elegance.
The project promises expansive layouts, best-in-class amenities, and a strong focus on green building standards to meet the future demands of sophisticated urban residents.
Kautilya Nilay – First Redevelopment Project – Naranpura
A milestone for Kautilya Group, Kautilya Nilay is a transformational redevelopment project that preserves community bonds while delivering contemporary housing solutions. The project stands as a symbol of urban renewal, balancing heritage with forward-looking design.
The Crystal by Kautilya – Coming Soon
An exciting, unannounced development, The Crystal will bring smart, sustainable, and community-centered living to one of Ahmedabad’s rapidly developing residential corridors. More details will be unveiled soon as the project enters the next phase of planning.
Leadership Philosophy
- Customer-first, always
- Design with purpose, durability, and timelessness
- Sustainability is a foundation, not an option
- Smart home features are standard, not upgrades.
- Timely project delivery is non-negotiable.
Leading an in-house team of over 30 professionals, Vatsal ensures Kautilya Group delivers unmatched quality control, strategic insight, and service excellence across all stages of the development journey.
Global Expertise: Infrastructure & Risk Management Projects in the U.S. and Abroad
Before returning to India to spearhead Kautilya Group’s growth, Vatsal Kamdar worked internationally as a Project Controls Engineer at Arcadis in the United States. He specialized in risk modeling, cost-schedule integration, and stakeholder workshops for high-impact infrastructure projects across New York, Boston, Miami, and Taiwan.
Many projects remain confidential, but a list of significant assignments includes:
MTA – Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York
Vatsal Kamdar led risk assessments across more than 51 project bundles for the MTA, contributing to major infrastructure modernization across the New York City transit system.
- Overcoating at 225 St to 240 St, Broadway – 7th Ave
Risk analysis for structural steel overcoating of Manhattan’s key subway segments, mitigating long-term corrosion challenges. - Overcoating at Queensboro Plaza to 33 Street, Flushing Line
Evaluation of corrosion protection and scheduling risks for critical elevated transit infrastructure. - Fan Plants, Fiber Optics, and Pump Rooms (11-project bundle)
Risk-managed integration of vital electrical, ventilation, and fiber optic systems across multiple facilities within the MTA network. - Castleton, Ulmer Park, and Charleston Bus Depots
Risk planning for major mechanical system upgrades, including boilers, HVAC systems, and air curtains, improving operational resilience at Staten Island and Brooklyn depots. - Gun Hill Facility – HVAC and Boilers Upgrade
Risk modeling for large-scale HVAC retrofitting at a crucial Bronx transit center. - Jackie Gleason and Kingsbridge Facilities – HVAC, Air Curtains, and CNG Detection Systems
Strategic risk assessments to enhance air quality and safety in compressed gas environments. - Flatbush Depot – Mechanical Systems Upgrade
Comprehensive analysis of risk factors in site infrastructure enhancements.
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ)
George Washington Bridge
Suspender Ropes and Main Cable Rehabilitation Led risk assessment for a $1B+ retrofit project replacing all 592 suspender ropes on America's busiest bridge.
Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) Modernization, Manhattan
Early-stage risk strategy for the world’s busiest bus terminal renovation, including temporary terminal planning.
Lincoln Tunnel Helix Rehabilitation
Modeled alternative phasing and delivery approaches to optimize cost and timeline efficiency in this multi-billion-dollar transportation project.
JFK Airport – Farmers Substation Replacement
Risk assessment for a $100M substation upgrade to future-proof JFK’s critical power infrastructure.
Hoboken Interlocking Track Replacement
Critical risk planning for track reconfiguration enabling greater operational flexibility post-Hurricane Sandy.
LaGuardia and Teterboro Airport Facility Upgrades
Structural rehabilitation projects ensuring FAA compliance and enhancing operational efficiency without disrupting flight operations.
- Southbound Connector – Rail Infrastructure Expansion
Cost and schedule risk analysis for an environmentally sensitive new rail link connecting ExpressRail Elizabeth and Conrail Garden State Secondary. - Rock Slopes Rehabilitation – Journal Square East and West
Weekend-phased slope stabilization ensuring uninterrupted PATH service. - PATH Network – Fire Standpipe Replacement
Emergency system risk management over 88,500 feet of tunnel piping, critical to PATH safety operations.
Other U.S. and International Projects
Lynn Garage Deconstruction – MBTA, Boston
Risk analyst for the $21M demolition and repurposing of a six-level garage structure, ensuring budgetary and scheduling alignment.
Port Miami – North Bulkhead Rehabilitation
.Marine structure rehabilitation risk planning under stringent coastal regulations.
NYC Build It Back Program – Claims Review
Risk and delay claim evaluation across more than 1,300 Hurricane Sandy-affected residential properties for the NYC Law Department.
- Jade Park Project – Taiwan
Led risk modeling for a $420M chemical industrial park development supporting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), for client Merck KGaA Group. - 350 Henry Street – Bond Claim Analysis
In-depth forensic cost and scope review for a major construction bonding dispute in Brooklyn, New York.
Leadership in Training and Knowledge Sharing
Vatsal Kamdar has actively contributed to industry knowledge-sharing by delivering specialized risk management training and webinars:
- Conducted training sessions for Port Authority of NY/NJ project managers and Brooklyn Navy Yard engineers.
- Guest lecturer at Orange University, focusing on practical risk mitigation strategies.
- Delivered client webinars including "Beating Stress with Risk Management" while at Arcadis, promoting proactive planning culture.
Innovation, Sustainability, and Smart Construction
At Kautilya Group, Vatsal ensures every project integrates future-forward, eco-conscious features such as:
- Rainwater harvesting systems
- Solar energy solutions
- Videophone-enabled smart access
- Organized waste management infrastructure
- Expansive green open spaces for healthier communities
By embedding these principles, Kautilya is building not just homes but thriving urban ecosystems that contribute positively to Ahmedabad’s sustainable growth.