Silent Synergy: How Infrastructure Impacts Real Estate Growth

New Delhi, September 25, 2025: Infrastructure has long been the silent architect of real estate growth, shaping not just property prices but the very desirability of neighbourhoods. Improved connectivity reduces commute times, raises accessibility, and sets expectations for better civic and social amenities, thereby fuelling both end-user and investor demand.

Nowhere is this more evident than in Gurugram, where the synergy of infrastructure developments like the Dwarka Expressway, Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, and the expanding metro network is redrawing the city’s real estate map. These projects are not merely easing mobility; they are unlocking new growth corridors, transforming once peripheral sectors into prime residential and commercial destinations.

The Dwarka Expressway, now with its Gurugram and Delhi stretches fully operational and bolstered by the recent UER-II tunnel inauguration, has opened up previously overlooked micro-markets, making peripheral sectors far more accessible to the city and IGI Airport. Complementing these road networks is the metro expansion, which continues to drive robust demand and price appreciation around stations, reinforcing the principle that connectivity is now a decisive factor in real estate value creation.

Besides, lands and properties around the Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram witnessed an appreciation in rates in the past four years, and are expected to rise by 15-20% more in the coming two years. The rising rates have brought the Dwarka Expressway area into the list of the fastest-growing areas in the NCR. According to PropEquity, the launch prices along the Dwarka Expressway were INR 9,434 per square feet in 2020, which climbed to Rs 18,668 per square feet in 2024.

Founder & Director of the Chintamanis Group Vikas Dua says, “Infrastructure is not just supporting Gurugram’s growth—it is redefining its future. The Dwarka Expressway, in particular, has emerged as a transformational force, unlocking the potential of once peripheral sectors and converting them into thriving residential and commercial destinations. With seamless access to Delhi and the airport, we are witnessing a decisive shift in buyer preferences toward these well-connected growth corridors. Equally, the expanding metro network is not merely a convenience—it is a catalyst accelerating urban development, investor confidence, and end-user demand. What is unfolding is not short-term speculation; it is a structural shift in the real estate landscape, anchored in connectivity, accessibility, and long-term value creation.”

KREEVA and Kanodia Group Founder Gautam Kanodia, says, “We believe infrastructure is the single most powerful catalyst in shaping Gurugram’s emerging micro-markets. Corridors like New Gurgaon, SPR, and Sohna are now being recast as high-potential investment destinations. These projects are not just cutting travel times; they are elevating the liveability quotient by encouraging integrated developments where residential, commercial, and social infrastructure grow in tandem. We are seeing sharper capital appreciation and heightened investor interest in these zones, underpinned by the simple truth that connectivity drives both confidence and long-term value.”

Meanwhile, Golf Course Extension Road in Gurugram has recorded sharp price escalation over the past five years, with new-launch rates rising from about INR 8,800 per sq ft in 2019 to nearly INR 20,267 per square feet in 2024, and rental yields increasing by close to 18 per cent, according to Savills India’s Gurugram residential reports (2023–24), Cushman & Wakefield NCR.

As per Anarock, capital values at Sohna Road have jumped 74 per cent in just over three years, while average monthly rents for a standard 2BHK have surged 50 per cent to INR 37,500. Its dual appeal to end-users working in Gurugram’s business hubs and investors seeking steady yields has kept demand strong.

AIPL Director Ishaan Singh says, “What stands out about Gurugram’s current trajectory is how infrastructure is creating new growth pockets that didn’t exist five or six years ago. With the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, Dwarka Expressway, and SPR, areas once considered too remote are now witnessing strong residential and commercial demand. We have observed investors actively seeking premium properties in these corridors, confident that enhanced connectivity will drive long-term appreciation. The future of Gurugram lies not merely in selling homes, but in creating integrated spaces where infrastructure, amenities, and community life evolve together. That is what delivers enduring value.”

Managing Director and CEO of SS Group Ashok Singh Jaunapuriya says, “The expanding metro network is an underrated but incredibly powerful driver of real estate in Gurugram. Expressways grab attention, but metro lines change daily life — they make workplaces, schools, and leisure options far more accessible. Projects near a proposed metro corridor put forward significantly stronger absorption trends. This shift reflects a shift in mindset: buyers increasingly value walk-to-transit convenience as a lifestyle choice, not just a mobility solution. Hence, we believe integrating this connectivity into developments is central to creating truly future-ready communities.”

Gurugram’s real estate trajectory underscores a simple truth: metro networks, expressways, and seamless connectivity are the strongest catalysts for growth. The next phase of Gurugram’s evolution will be defined by how well these forces continue to work in tandem.