RRTS boosts land prices in Meerut, Ghaziabad; 30% to 67% growth witnessed since October 2023

The city that seems to have benefited the most is Meerut, where land rates have reportedly increased from ₹8,000-12,000 per square yard to ₹12,000-20,000. Properties within two kilometres of Namo Bharat stations have seen a 30% to 50% increase in value in the last two years, according to market estimates. Industry representatives say the rise in demand is being driven by improved access to Delhi and changes in commuter behaviour.

The Meerut Development Authority has earmarked 3,273 hectares for TOD in its 2031 master plan. Of this, 2,442 hectares have already been delineated into TOD zones and special development areas. These areas will be served by both the RRTS and the local Meerut Metro.

Developers said there has been growing interest in plotted housing, gated societies, and mid-rise apartments in parts of Meerut and Ghaziabad. “Property prices in areas along the RRTS route have appreciated by 35-40%, reflecting a structural shift driven by infrastructure-led demand… Meerut is fast positioning itself as a credible alternative to legacy NCR markets,” Pritam Mishra, senior vice president at Paras Buildtech, said. “This is not a cyclical upswing but a deep, infrastructure-driven revaluation of the market,” he added.

Real estate firms said that residential development is being accompanied by commercial activity, with integrated townships, healthcare facilities and educational centres being planned within walking distance of transit nodes.

According to Santosh Agarwal, Executive Director and CFO of Alpha Corp Development Limited, “The combination of affordable land, world-class infrastructure, and increasing demand for premium, sustainable developments is positioning Ghaziabad and Meerut as prime locations for commercial enterprises, tech startups, and skilled professionals.”

Samir Jasuja, Founder and CEO of PropEquity, which conducts research in the field, said, “The Delhi-Meerut RRTS will be a game-changer in the way people live and commute in Delhi-NCR. Its impact on the property prices in Ghaziabad is evident with the launch price of homes more than doubling in the last five years. In fact, branded developers have either forayed into or are scouting for land along or in the vicinity of this corridor. Bengaluru-based Prestige Group recently launched its project in Ghaziabad. At a time when the housing market across top markets is coming down from its peak, new launches and sales in Ghaziabad have lifted the Delhi-NCR housing market in Q2 2025.”