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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Full name'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |Kilaparthy Velankanni Satish
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Born'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |19 June 1977, [[wikipedia:Visakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam]], [[wikipedia:Andhra Pradesh|Andhra Pradesh]], [[wikipedia:India|India]]
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Nationality'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:India|Indian]]
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Education'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |Graduate in Business Management; [[wikipedia:Master of Business Administration|MBA]]
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Alma mater'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:University of Mysore|University of Mysore]]
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |Entrepreneur, real estate developer, philanthropist
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Known for'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |Founder and Chairman, DS-MAX Group
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Years active'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |2005–present
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Spouse'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |Married
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Residence'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:Bengaluru|Bengaluru]], [[wikipedia:Karnataka|Karnataka]], India
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'''Dr. K. V. Satish''' (born '''19 June 1977'''), also known as '''Kilaparthy Velankanni Satish''', is an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of the '''DS-MAX Group''', a real estate enterprise headquartered in South India. The group is primarily recognised for developing [[wikipedia:Affordable housing|affordable housing]] projects across southern Indian states.

== Early life and education ==
Dr. Satish was born on 19 June 1977 in [[wikipedia:Visakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam]], [[wikipedia:Andhra Pradesh|Andhra Pradesh]], to Kilaparthy Samba Murthy. He completed his schooling in Visakhapatnam before relocating for higher education.

He earned a graduate degree in Business Management and later completed a '''[[wikipedia:Master of Business Administration|Master of Business Administration (MBA)]]''' from the [[wikipedia:University of Mysore|University of Mysore]]. The title “Dr.” is an '''honorary doctorate''', conferred in acknowledgment of his contributions to entrepreneurship and social welfare initiatives.

== Career ==
Dr. Satish began his professional journey in [[wikipedia:Bengaluru|Bengaluru]], where he worked in the marketing and distribution of encyclopaedias, reference books, and educational publications. His early career involved extensive fieldwork, helping him gain exposure to consumer behaviour and sales management.

With Bengaluru witnessing rapid urban growth in the mid-2000s, he entered the [[wikipedia:Real estate|real estate]] sector. He started with residential property marketing in 2005 and subsequently founded '''DS-MAX Properties Pvt. Ltd.''' in 2007.

== DS-MAX Group ==
'''DS-MAX Properties Pvt. Ltd.''' was established with the objective of addressing the housing needs of middle-income households. Operating under the philosophy '''“Sharing the Joy of Living,”''' the company initially launched a limited number of residential projects.

Over the years, DS-MAX expanded into a large-scale real estate group, executing residential developments across [[wikipedia:Karnataka|Karnataka]], [[wikipedia:Tamil Nadu|Tamil Nadu]], and [[wikipedia:Telangana|Telangana]]. The group has delivered numerous housing units, with a business model centred on cost efficiency and large-volume execution.

== Business expansion and diversification ==
In addition to residential development, the DS-MAX Group diversified into multiple supporting and allied sectors, including:

* Construction materials manufacturing  
* Ready-mix concrete (RMC) production  
* UPVC and aluminium fabrication  
* Interior design and facility management  
* Mining and infrastructure-related services  

The group has also ventured into [[wikipedia:Healthcare|healthcare]], [[wikipedia:Financial services|financial services]], and commercial real estate, aiming to build a vertically integrated operational structure.

== Philanthropy and social initiatives ==
Dr. Satish is associated with various philanthropic activities undertaken through organisations supported by the DS-MAX Group.

=== Corporate social responsibility ===
The '''KVS Charitable Trust''' conducts a range of community-oriented programmes, including:

* Food distribution for economically disadvantaged groups  
* Medical camps, blood donation drives, and cataract surgery programmes  
* Distribution of clothing and essential items  
* Educational support and scholarships  
* Relief initiatives during natural disasters  

=== Charitable foundations ===
He is also the founder of the '''Aashra Foundation''' and the '''KVS Fans Charitable Trust'''. These organisations focus on:

* Care and management of orphanages  
* Organising mass marriages for underprivileged families  
* Providing mobility aids such as wheelchairs to persons with disabilities  

== Awards and recognition ==
Dr. K. V. Satish has received several awards recognising his entrepreneurial activities and social contributions. He has also been awarded an '''honorary doctorate''' by a university in [[wikipedia:Sri Lanka|Sri Lanka]].

=== Selected individual awards and honours ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Award / Title
!Year
!Awarding body / Source
|-
|Nada Prabhu Kempegowda Award
|2014
|[[wikipedia:Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike|Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)]]
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|Innovative Entrepreneur Award
|2015
|Innovation 100 Inc.
|-
|Young Achiever Award
|2015
|[[wikipedia:ABP News|ABP News]]
|-
|Bharat Gaurav National Award
|—
|Indian Achievers Group, New Delhi
|-
|The Great Son of Karnataka Award
|—
|—
|-
|Rashtriya Ratan Award
|—
|—
|-
|Most Enterprising CEO of the Year
|—
|—
|-
|Forbes Recognition
|—
|[[wikipedia:Forbes|Forbes]]
|}

=== DS-MAX Group corporate recognition ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Award / Title
!Year
!Awarding body / Source
|-
|Best Employer of the Year
|2011
|Indian Achievers Group, New Delhi
|-
|Fastest Growing Indian Construction Company – Excellence Award
|—
|—
|-
|Arch of Excellence Award
|—
|—
|-
|Top Reliable Developer of the Year
|2019
|ET Business Excellence Award ([[wikipedia:The Times Group|Times Group]])
|-
|Most Loved Real Estate Brand of the Year
|2021
|—
|-
|Most Trusted Real Estate Brand of the Year
|2022
|—
|-
|Excellence in Architectural Innovation Award
|2023
|—
|-
|Most Respected Real Estate Leader
|2023
|[[wikipedia:Hurun Report|Hurun]]
|}

== Public image ==
Dr. Satish has been featured in various business and industry publications. [[wikipedia:Forbes|Forbes]] has referenced him among Indian business leaders associated with affordable housing development and large-scale residential projects.

== Personal life ==
Dr. K. V. Satish is married and resides in [[wikipedia:Bengaluru|Bengaluru]], Karnataka. He generally maintains a low public profile regarding his personal life while continuing his professional and charitable engagements.

== See also ==
* [[wikipedia:Indian real estate developers|Indian real estate developers]]
* [[wikipedia:Affordable housing in India|Affordable housing in India]]
* [[wikipedia:Corporate social responsibility in India|Corporate social responsibility in India]]

== External links ==
* [http://www.dsmaxproperties.com/ Official website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/dsmaxpropertiespvtltd Facebook]
* [http://www.kvsfanscharitabletrust.com/ Charitable foundation websites]
* [https://www.youtube.com/dsmaxgroup YouTube]

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