The last decade has been witness to the rise and rise of India, as the nation aims to reach the gold standard on a global scale. And empowering its mighty journey to greatness has been the real estate sector. This key sector has contributed significantly to the growth of the country – its business, its society and its people. It is perhaps the only sector that carries on its shoulders the weight of all other sectors and it is the nerve center of the growth pulsating through them.Whether it's commercial or business or retail, whether it's residential or societal, the real estate industry has singularly led the new dawn for India. It is this contribution, this excellence in achievement that CNBC-AWAAZ, India's biggest platform for business news and the most authoritative voice of the real estate industry including its consumers celebrates with the 12th CNBC-AWAAZ Real Estate Awards 2017-18