K ushal Pal Singh, often known as K.P. Singh, is an Indian real estate magnate and the chairman emeritus of DLF Limited, one of India's largest real estate developers. An army veteran, he joined his father-in-law's company, Delhi Land & Finance (DLF), in the 1960s. At the time, DLF was a small enterprise, but Singh had a bold vision for its future, particularly in the undeveloped lands of Gurgaon, a suburb of New Delhi.
He correctly foresaw that Gurgaon could be transformed into a major corporate and residential hub. He lobbied for policy changes and acquired large tracts of land, eventually developing it into a futuristic city with world-class offices, shopping malls, and residences. This transformation of Gurgaon into a bustling metropolis is his signature achievement and the foundation of his immense fortune. Under his leadership, DLF went public in 2007 in one of India's biggest IPOs. Though he has handed over the chairmanship to his son, Rajiv Singh, K.P. Singh remains a towering figure in Indian real estate.