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Susil Dungarwal | |
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.jpg) Susil Dungarwal in 2024 | |
| Born | India |
| Occupation(s) | Retail Strategist, Shopping Mall Developer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Known for | Founder of Beyond Squarefeet |
| Notable work | The Mechanics of Malls |
| Website | LinkedIn Profile |
Susil S. Dungarwal is an Indian shopping mall strategist, entrepreneur, author, and the founder of Beyond Squarefeet Advisory Pvt. Ltd. He is considered one of the pioneers in the Indian retail real estate and shopping centre industry.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Dungarwal was born in India. He pursued his education in commerce and marketing before venturing into the retail and shopping centre industry.
Career
[edit]Susil began his career in retail in the early 1990s and later transitioned into mall advisory and strategic planning. Over the years, he held leadership roles at various major retail brands before founding Beyond Squarefeet, a mall advisory company.[3]
As a strategist, he has worked on the planning, leasing, and management of several prominent shopping malls in India and abroad, including Dubai and Qatar.[4]
Beyond Squarefeet
[edit]In 2009, he founded Beyond Squarefeet Advisory Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai, a consultancy focused on shopping centre development, leasing, and management. The company has advised and managed several award-winning malls in India and the Middle East.[5]
Books
[edit]Susil Dungarwal has authored three books on mall management and retail real estate:
- The Mall Management Handbook (2010)
- The Anatomy of a Shopping Mall (2015)
- The Mechanics of Malls (2024)[2]
These books are widely referenced by real estate professionals and are considered resources for retail infrastructure planning.
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Featured in *Forbes India* as one of the key contributors to modern retail infrastructure.[6]
- Speaker at major retail summits including the India Retail Forum and Retail Leadership Summit.
- Winner of the “Mall of the Year” award for a project under his strategic direction.[1]
Recognition
[edit]Dungarwal’s work and insights have been featured in numerous national and international publications, including:
- The Economic Times – Why bigger shopping malls are coming up in top cities
- India Retailing – Launch of his third book
- Mint – Mall footfalls increase post-pandemic
- IndianRetailer – Beyond Squarefeet floats new company
- TexFash – Retail in India 2025: A promising future
- Gulf News – Indian retailers expand to new markets
- The Week – Impact of lockdown on retail
- Yahoo News – Failed malls in India
- Outlook India – Therapy for Retail
- The National News – Malls sprouting across India
- Business Today – Mall Mania and investments
- Forbes India – Behind the Big Fat Indian Mall
- MECS+R – The Mechanics of Malls by Susil Dungarwal
- India Retailing – Susil Dungarwal quits Prestige Group
- afaqs – Retail expansion in lifestyle brands
- Economic Times – Retail chains on festive expansion
- India Retailing – Susil Dungarwal turns entrepreneur
- Inside Retail Asia – Omaxe Connaught Place revamp
External links
[edit]- ^ a b "Mall of the year award goes to Susil Dungarwal-led project". The Economic Times. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Mall veteran Susil S. Dungarwal launches his 3rd book". India Retailing. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Beyond Squarefeet expands footprint to the Middle East". Mint. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Indian mall expert Susil Dungarwal takes mall innovation to Dubai". Gulf News. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Beyond Squarefeet: Revolutionising mall development in India". Outlook India. 10 March 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Susil Dungarwal: Transforming the shopping experience in India". Forbes India. Retrieved 20 July 2025.