Synopsis: The real estate development in Bengaluru has been extending beyond the heart of the city. With the rapid expansion of infrastructure projects, IT parks, industrial corridors, metro areas, etc. spreading outward, a number of emerging corridors have emerged as the next promising investment and urban development areas.
Developers and investors are increasingly developing around the growth corridors away from the central part of Bengaluru as the city suffers from congestion, high property costs and lack of land. These outer areas have been becoming more accessible and attractive with the development of improved infrastructure.
7 Growth Corridors Investors Must Watch
Sarjapur Corridor
- With the Sarjapur Corridor linking to the major IT hubs such as Whitefield, Electronic City, Bellandur and Outer Ring Road, it is one of the fastest growing real estate advancements in Bengaluru. The area has become a hotspot for tech professionals and businesses, reviving the area into a major residential and commercial hotspot.
- The ongoing infrastructure projects like Metro expansion, Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) and road widening are anticipated to speed up the transportation and connectivity process to a great extent. The corridor is also seeing a fast growth of schools, hospitals, malls, and offices.
- The price of residential properties rose by nearly 71% from ₹4,568 per sq. ft. to almost ₹8000-16,000 per sq. ft.The developers indicated their confidence and demand for housing in the region, with nearly 17,100 housing units launched during the 22-25 period.
Kanakapura Road Corridor
- The Kanakapura Road has emerged as one of the most promising residential corridors in South Bengaluru, which is popular for its convenient metro connectivity and the infrastructural development. It is a family-friendly and professional-friendly place as the corridor links JP Nagar, Banashankari, NICE Road and central Bengaluru.
- The Green Line Metro extension, road widening projects and improved civic infrastructure helped spur regional growth. Rapid growth of schools, hospitals, malls, and gated communities have also been seen in the area.
- The value of property in many projects in Kanakapura Road was in the range of ₹4,500–₹5,000 per sq. ft. a few years back and is now in the range of ₹7,000–₹14,000 per sq. ft. in some of those projects. The demand for plotted developments and villas also has been growing steadily.
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Hoskote Corridor
- The Hoskote Corridor is becoming a major growth corridor in East Bengaluru with its connectivity with Whitefield, KR Puram and the Chennai Expressway. It has been situated on key logistics and industrial corridors, making it attractive for residential and industrial development.
- The area infrastructure development works are related to the development of NH-75, improved connectivity to STRR, and growing industrial and warehouse development. The expansion of Bengaluru towards the east with the growth of the IT sector and the development of roads are also aiding the corridor.
- The prices of property in Hoskote have been rising without any fluctuations particularly in plots and industrial land. The average price of residential properties in pockets has jumped from ₹2500-₹4000 per sq. ft. some years ago to nearly ₹2500-₹6500 per sq. ft. today.
Doddaballapur Corridor
- Doddaballapur is quickly becoming a major industrial and investment corridor in North Bengaluru with its connectivity with Devanahalli, Yelahanka and the airport area.
- The major projects like the Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR), Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) and the improvement of the highway connectivity are expected to have a significant impact on access across North Bengaluru. Industrial and residential demand is also picking up in the region with the emergence of textile parks, logistics hubs and manufacturing clusters.
- Prices for properties have also been increasing steadily. Rising demand for plots in several areas has driven up residential plot prices by almost 80-85% in the past five years, while in the developing areas near the key highway intersections, land prices have jumped from ₹2,500–₹3,000 to nearly ₹5,000–₹6,000 per sq. ft.
Nelamangala Corridor
- The town of Nelamangala, which is about 27–30 km away from Bengaluru on NH-48 and Tumkur Road, is developing into a major logistics and industrial hub. The region is gaining momentum from infrastructure development like PRR, STRR, and highway development.
- Growing e-commerce and manufacturing activity have reportedly led to industrial and warehouse demand growing by almost 40-50% over the past few years in the corridor. Over the past 5 years, land values in some industrial areas have risen 50 to 70%. Currently, industrial land rates in the vicinity of major freeways range between ₹3,500–₹6,500 per sq. ft. and warehouse rates are estimated around ₹18–₹28 per sq. ft. per month.
Bidadi Corridor
- The industrial and real estate corridor is approximately 35-40 km away from Bengaluru. The expressway has made the journey between Bengaluru and Mysuru almost half an hour quicker, thereby enhancing connectivity and investment opportunities.
- Industrial development is the key to the growth of this region with Toyota Kirloskar’s 432-acre factory and growing warehouses and logistics parks. NICE Road connectivity and proposed suburban rail projects are also contributing to growth.
- In several places of Bidadi, the land prices have been estimated to increase by 60 to 80% between 2020 and 2025. The price of residential plots now range from ₹3,500 to ₹6,000 per sq. ft. and industrial land in areas which are near highways can get a price of more than ₹8,000–₹12,000 per sq. ft. in prime locations.
Infrastructure projects fueling Bengaluru’s expansion
- Metro expansion: Over 175+ km of metro expansion is in progress and is planned for the East, North and South Bengaluru in Phase 2 & 3. Corridors such as Sarjapur, Kanakapura Road and Devanahalli are likely to reap significant benefits.
- Peripheral Ring Road (PRR): The proposed PRR project of 73 km will help to alleviate the traffic congestion and connect the major highways with outer growth areas.
- Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR): The 400 km long STRR project will lead to satellite towns like Doddaballapur, Hoskote, Nelamangala and Bidadi, which will encourage industrial and logistics development.
- Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway: The 117 km expressway cut the travel time between Bengaluru and Mysuru to almost 90 minutes, stimulating growth in Bidadi and its surroundings.
- Future Metro connectivity: The upcoming metro towards Kempegowda International Airport on the Blue Line will boost both the commercial and residential demand in Devanahalli.
- Suburban Rail Project: The Bengaluru Suburban Rail project has an estimated cost of over ₹15,000 crore and is designed to improve the connectivity of the region and also pave the way for future expansion of the suburban areas of Bengaluru.
Which Corridors is best for Different Investors
- Best for Rental Income: Sarjapur Corridor- Proximity to Whitefield, ORR, and Electronic City resulting in a high demand for the IT workforce, high apartment occupancy, and high rental yields.
- Long-Terms Land Appreciation: Devanahalli Airport Corridor – The long-term value growth is likely to be boosted by massive infrastructure projects, expansion of airports, aerospace parks and metro connectivity.
- Best affordable entry point: The lower land prices in Nelamangala Corridor versus the core industrial areas of Bengaluru with good logistics/warehouse market potential.
- Industrial & Logistics sector: Good Manufacturing Ecosystem, Expressway connectivity, Warehouse demand, Industrial expansion – Bidadi and Nelamangala Corridors.
- Residential End Users: Kanakapura Road Corridor – The families will find it attractive because of having good metro connectivity, social infrastructure and consistent residential demand.
- Best High-growth IT corridor: Sarjapur Corridor – One of the fastest growing tech linked residential and commercial regions of Bengaluru with appreciations.
- Early stage investment: Hoskote and Doddaballapur Corridors- Existing lower valuations with better connectivity and industrial growth, offering positive long-term prospects.
Conclusion
The city of Bengaluru is undergoing rapid expansion, and is increasingly moving towards newer corridors due to Metro connectivity, Expressways, Industrialization and IT boom. The real estate and infrastructure development in places such as Sarjapur, Devanahalli, Nelamangala and Bidadi are picking up pace. As demand, and connectivity, continues to grow these corridors may provide very attractive long-term appreciation and investment opportunities in the coming decade.
Written by Boyapati sai Jasmitha
