Ground coverage cap set to go with Noida bylaws set for major overhaul
The UP government has proposed sweeping changes in bylaws for Noida, Greater Noida, and YEIDA. These include removal of ground coverage caps, higher FAR (Floor Area Ratio: ratio of built-up area to plot area), relaxed height restrictions, and eased parking and landscaping norms.
- Higher FAR & relaxed restrictions mean more buildable space per plot, improving project feasibility for developers.
- Residential investors may see increased supply, which could stabilize or slightly lower per-sqft prices over time.
- Commercial investors benefit from taller office and mixed-use towers being viable.
- Immediate impact: Positive for developers, but execution risk lies in infrastructure readiness (roads, sewage, utilities).
- Long term: Strong positive, making Noida and YEIDA more competitive with Gurgaon.
Reference: Ground coverage cap set to go with Noida bylaws set for major overhaul
STPs defunct, Greater Noida fines 7 builders ₹54 lakh
Seven developers were fined for failing to maintain sewage treatment plants, with untreated waste entering drains. GNIDA has mandated compliance and warned of FIRs.
- Short-term risk: Non-compliant projects face fines, delays, reputational damage—investors should scrutinize environmental compliance before buying.
- Rental investors may see short-term tenant dissatisfaction in affected projects.
- Long-term benefit: Enforcing STPs improves liveability and environmental sustainability, supporting property values.
- Opportunity: Projects with proven compliance become more attractive for end-users and tenants.
Reference: STPs defunct, Greater Noida fines 7 builders ₹54 lakh
No permits, Noida to raze 60 buildings with flats sold for up to ₹65 lakh
Noida Authority has begun demolishing ~60 illegally built apartments in Salarpur Khadar village, priced ₹30–65 lakh. Some demolitions stayed by court orders; legal actions under the land mafia law are underway.
- Immediate negative: Losses for buyers in unauthorized projects, major legal risks for small developers.
- Market-wide positive: Stricter enforcement enhances confidence in compliant projects, removing illegal supply from circulation.
- Impact on prices: With unauthorized stock shrinking, demand shifts to legal projects, supporting valuations.
- Key takeaway: Due diligence is critical—investors should stick to RERA-registered and authority-approved projects.
Reference: No permits, Noida to raze 60 buildings with flats sold for up to ₹65 lakh
Delhi office market set for 5 million sq ft supply surge after decade-long lull
Between 2025–27, Delhi will see ~5 million sq ft of new office supply, mainly in Netaji Subhash Place, Rohini, Gateway District, and Aerocity.
- Existing landlords may face rental pressure due to higher supply and competition.
- Developers gain opportunities to capture pent-up demand in modern formats.
- Corporate tenants benefit from more options and better leasing terms.
- Investors entering now should be selective—location and asset quality will decide whether returns are resilient or diluted.
- Long-term trend: Balancing of Delhi’s office market after years of under-supply.
Reference: Delhi office market set for 5 million sq ft supply surge after decade-long lull
Delhi bets on master plan, new supply to regain edge in NCR real estate
A new master plan is being positioned to unlock Delhi’s potential, improve land utilization, and boost competitiveness vs Gurgaon and Noida.
- Investor confidence boost: Master plans reduce regulatory uncertainty and attract institutional capital.
- Residential investors: More planned supply may moderate extreme price escalations.
- Commercial investors: Potential to unlock new business districts in Delhi.
- Impact is long-term: Execution speed and political will are critical variables.
- Takeaway: Early investors in zones earmarked for growth under the new plan stand to benefit.
Reference: Delhi bets on master plan, new supply to regain edge in NCR real estate
Reassigning long-stalled mall plot in Ghaziabad
The GDA has approved reallocation of a 46,000 sqm stalled mall plot (Celebration City/Red Mall near Shaheed Sthal metro) to Sakshi Fincap for ~₹115 crore, pending state clearance.
- Revival of stalled assets boosts investor sentiment in Ghaziabad.
- Commercial opportunity: Prime metro-adjacent land becoming active after 20 years.
- Spillover effect: Likely improvement in surrounding infrastructure, aiding residential demand nearby.
- Investor signal: Authorities are clearing logjams, creating fresh investment potential in Ghaziabad.
Reference: Reassigning long-stalled mall plot in Ghaziabad
✅ Key Takeaway for Investors
- Noida & YEIDA: Policy reforms = strong growth potential, but infrastructure bottlenecks must be monitored.
- Greater Noida: Environmental compliance is a key risk filter; sustainable projects will stand out.
- Delhi: Office oversupply is a short-term challenge, but the master plan sets a long-term bullish tone.
- Ghaziabad: Revival of stalled projects shows momentum; metro-linked zones hold commercial upside
