From across India, particularly the Delhi-NCR region, a revolution is quietly underway. It’s a very well-planned strategy on the part of both the central and state governments to kick-start economic growth, and guess what: smart real estate investors are paying close attention. From Noida’s expanding expressways to Gurgaon’s skyscrapers, and Dwarka’s systematic rise into a future-ready sub-city, infrastructure has emerged as the silent catalyst powering both commercial and residential real estate development.

Delhi-NCR has always been a magnet for real estate investment, but what’s happening now is different. It’s strategic. It’s policy-backed. And it’s unlocking new economic centres that weren’t even on the map a decade ago.

Take Noida International Airport in Jewar, for instance. What was once a sleepy patch of land is now being reimagined as India’s next global hub. With excellent connectivity, logistics parks, and premium commercial corridors being developed around it, Jewar is becoming a hotspot for both retail and institutional investors. Then there’s Dwarka Expressway – possibly one of the most talked-about infrastructure projects in the region. Extend from Shiv Murti on NH-8 to Kherki Daula, this corridor is explaining how Gurgaon and Delhi connect. Along this route, we’re seeing a boost in high-end residential project offerings, premium office spaces, and hospitality projects that are being part up by investors long before they hit the market.

And do not forget Noida, Greater Noida Expressway and Yamuna Expressway, which have become capital of tech campuses, co-working spaces, mixed-use commercial developments, and luxury residential communities.

Just the beginning

While residential real estate continues to evolve with shifting lifestyle preferences, commercial real estate in Delhi-NCR is currently enjoying one of its strongest growth phases. And that’s no Chance. In Gurgaon, areas like Golf Course Extension Road, Cyber City, and Sohna Road are run with Grade A office developments. What was once control by multinational corporations has now opened its doors to startups, D2C brands, and global technology players setting up back-end operations. Demand is high, vacancy is low, and rental yields are inching up frequently.

Meanwhile, Noida’s Sector 62, 63, and now Sector 150 are emerging as vibrant commercial zones, bolstered by excellent metro connectivity and accessibility to the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. What makes these pockets exciting is the blend of retail, office, and hospitality infrastructure being built in harmony. Commercial spaces here are now being offered at highly attractive ticket sizes and are witnessing strong leasing traction, especially in F&B zones, co-working hubs, and premium retail avenues.

Even in Dwarka, commercial real estate is making quiet waves. The proximity to IGI Airport, upcoming Bharat Vandana Park, and the first cricket stadium in Delhi in over a century (being built in partnership with DDA), have elevated the micro-market’s commercial potential significantly.

This growth isn’t only market-driven. It’s also being fuelled by some significant policy tailwinds.

The Delhi Master Plan 2041, for instance, places strong emphasis on mixed-use developments, TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) corridors, and walkable neighbourhoods. This is pushing developers to create sustainable commercial as well as residential hubs around metro stations and arterial roads, making real estate more viable, efficient, and future-ready.

In Uttar Pradesh, the state government has unveiled a slew of incentives for commercial projects around Noida, Yamuna Expressway, and Jewar Airport. These include single-window clearances, interest subsidies, and infrastructure upgrades that are turning investor sentiment bullish across the board.

Meanwhile, Haryana’s new commercial development norms have made it easier to obtain approvals for mixed-use spaces in Gurgaon, attracting big-ticket developers and global investors alike.

A pivotal role

A decade ago, investing in Delhi-NCR’s real estate required a leap of faith. Today, it’s about reading the data and making informed decisions. Investors, especially those looking for long-term capital appreciation are finding immense value in early-stage commercial and residential projects near high-impact infrastructure zones. Ticket sizes are still reasonable in emerging corridors like Sector 93, 94 in Noida, Sohna South of Gurgaon, and Dwarka Sector 19B, but they won’t stay that way for long.

It’s also worth mentioning how reputed property consultants in the region are playing a pivotal role in identifying such under-the-radar opportunities. Their market intelligence, developer access, and hands-on experience with lease structuring and ROI calculations are helping investors navigate this fast-moving landscape with confidence.

Real estate, like any investment, is about timing. And if the surge of infrastructure projects across Delhi-NCR is any indication that time is now. If you’re someone eyeing a Grade A office in Gurgaon, a retail space near Jewar Airport, or a commercial unit along Dwarka Expressway, infrastructure is no longer just the backdrop – it’s the main act. In the next five to seven years, the combination of state-backed

infrastructure, policy stability, and rising urban demand are set to transform Delhi-NCR’s real estate into a benchmark for the rest of the country. For those with a sharp eye and reliable advice at their side, this is not merely a good opportunity, it’s a golden one.

The writer is co-founder at BOP.in

Published – October 31, 2025 05:13 pm IST