Old Gurugram 2.0: Infrastructure Upgrade Fuelling Interests of Investors, Brands

By Pankaj Jain, Founder and CMD, SPJ Group

Once overshadowed by the newer parts of the city, Old Gurugram is experiencing a strong revival in both residential and commercial interest. Long seen as the city’s original urban core, it had been eclipsed in recent years by the rapid rise of New Gurugram’s development and planned sectors.

However, a visible shift is underway. With major infrastructure upgrades, expanding metro connectivity and focused civic rejuvenation, Old Gurugram is stepping back into the race. This untapped region is now being rediscovered by investors, developers and brands as a high-potential destination.

At the heart of Old Gurugram lies its strategic advantage. The city stands as Gurugram’s original commercial nucleus and is home to some of its most established business clusters, such as MG Road, Palam Vihar and sectors 2, 4, 7, 14, 15, 17 and 18. These areas have long been favoured for their strategic proximity to Delhi, strong metro connectivity and high population density—factors that contribute to consistently strong retail footfalls and office demand.

Its proximity to the Delhi-Haryana border enhances its appeal, offering seamless connectivity via major corridors like NH-48, Dwarka Expressway, Old Delhi-Gurgaon Road and Pataudi Road. The region also enjoys direct access to the Indira Gandhi International Airport via Delhi-Gurgaon Road, a significant advantage for business travellers and NRIs.

Besides, the upcoming connectivity-focused developments are catalysing Old Gurugram’s transformation into a high-potential investment destination. The planned Old Gurugram–New Gurugram metro line, the nearly complete Dwarka Expressway and the proposed Delhi-Gurgaon-Alwar RRTS are set to significantly enhance the region’s accessibility, making it more attractive to homebuyers, investors, and businesses.

As these transit networks stitch Old Gurugram more tightly into the urban fabric of the NCR, the area is fast emerging as a “comeback corridor” where strategic location meets next-generation infrastructure, fuelling a surge in residential and commercial interest.

Moreover, this momentum is echoed in the commercial and retail segments as well. With the dense population in the vicinity, the need and demand for organised retail, corporate offices and hospitality infrastructure continues to drive commercial activity in Old Gurugram. The area has the traditional retail ecosystem catering to a wide consumer demographic.

Further, the real estate investment momentum resonates with its growth, and it’s not hard to see why. With limited new land parcels available in this well-established part of the city, property values and rental yields are naturally climbing, creating a sense of urgency among serious investors.

Developers and investors are eyeing this region to harness the untapped potential of the market and introduce organised and high-end projects. On the retail front, the shift is evident with popular brands, both local and international players, sitting on the fence to enter this market capitalising on rising footfalls and a catchment of well-heeled residents. Hence, it’s clear that Old Gurugram isn’t just back into the game; it’s rewriting the rules.

Ultimately, the narrative around Old Gurugram has shifted. Old Gurugram is shedding its image as a relic of the past and is fast emerging as a frontier of future growth. No longer overshadowed by its glitzy counterparts, it’s now commanding attention with its strategic location, robust infrastructure upgrades and growing investor confidence.

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in the above piece are personal and solely those of the writer. They do not necessarily reflect Realty&More’s views.