Oscar de Lima Pereira is an entrepreneur who brings value to the table with high quality luxury real estate projects and the ability to network with the movers and shakers of corporate India
Equiknox is a leading real estate developer having various lifestyle home projects at different prime locations in the State.
Founded in 2004, the company utilises their land banks to create luxury homes involving the best developers and international architects providing world class architecture. The motto of the company has and will always be ‘Quality and Customer Satisfaction.’
The Managing Director of Equiknox Group, Oscar de Lima Pereira, who until recently headed the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation, Goa speaks about starting Equiknox. “Equiknox was founded in 2004 with our first joint development of 75000 sq ft with Commonwealth Developers in South Goa. This was a premium villa project ahead of its days. Till date we have jointly developed 1 million sq feet.”
Speaking about the ongoing projects that he currently has on the drawing board, Oscar states that they have ongoing joint development projects in Nerul, along with a few others in the pipeline. “A select lifestyle homes project designed by Mustafa Eisa in Siolim, a hospitality venture to be operated by a world class manager in Nerul, a vintage hospitality venture in the Latin quarters of Fontainhas besides a few others.”
Equiknox also owns an investment company presently invested in several startups including Zappfresh, one of India’s biggest online meat delivery portals for consumers in India.
Oscar also explains the special aspects of his projects. “Right from 2004 we have partnered with CD Homes, Surya Samudra, Vison Dempo, Sun Estates, etc who have shared a common vision of innovative world class architecture. The USP of the Equiknox Group is owning land in prime locations with views reflecting the ‘Goan mood’ and ethos.
He goes on to speak about his early professional life and his transition into a developer of fine repute. “The green logo, our brand identity, reflects our work at sea and land. We also own Nautilus Shipping as shipping agents/ship management associates. We were one of the first to tap the joint development model to capitalise on our land bank. Having partnered with developers like Sun Estates defined our level of quality and client base.”
Oscar’s term as President of Entrepreneurs’ Organisation, Goa was lauded for the quality events and various movers and shakers that he brought to the State. He speaks about his experience as a founding member of EO Goa. “Being a founding member for EO Goa, we have managed to unite a select group of likeminded entrepreneurs to form a strong bond of business and friendship. EO Global has given us an exposure that has transformed our very origin of work practices at work and home. As president, I have hosted several learning events with corporate bigwigs like Dr. Velumani, Daniel Marcos, Bollywood star Boman Irani, among others. We have also held virtual sessions with the likes of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Virat Kohli, during the lockdown. We also hosted and exclusive ‘EO Lounge’ at Sunburn and many other platforms.”
Oscar’s management style at Equiknox has transited from being a family office to a professionally run company. Turning ideas into reality is what excites him the most, he says.
Oscar speaks about Goa recovering from the havoc caused in the State due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “By default I see a boom in realty and its affiliated products in the short term. We will have to boost the hospitality side incorporating all the changes Covid19 has brought with it in the long term”
