Why the Dholera SIR
India's first greenfield smart city is being built from a statutory master plan. Land here is still priced for the development phase.
A city with a plan, not a plan for a city
The Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) sits south-west of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. It is being developed under a dedicated authority with a legally notified master plan that fixes land use, road hierarchy, utility corridors and open space before development begins. That is the opposite of most Indian urban growth, where infrastructure chases settlement years later.
Connectivity being built in
- Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway for a roughly one-hour road link to the city.
- A planned international airport within the region.
- Proximity to the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor and a dedicated freight corridor alignment.
- Metro / regional rail proposals connecting the SIR to Ahmedabad.
Connectivity items are at varying stages of planning and construction. Verify current status from official sources before investing.
Why land, and why now
In an area where industry, institutions and residents are still arriving, land is priced for the build-out phase rather than for an established city. Buyers who enter during development are taking on execution and timeline risk in exchange for entry pricing.
Plotted land specifically avoids construction depreciation, keeps the ticket size and maintenance low, and lets the owner decide when and what to build.
Risks to weigh
- Timelines for a project of this scale can and do move.
- Resale liquidity is thinner than in an established market until occupancy builds.
- Title, zone and approval quality varies between sellers — diligence matters.
How Dholera (this developer) fits in
We consolidate land inside the corridor, complete approvals, lay trunk infrastructure and sell demarcated, title-checked plots. Each project page lists its RERA status, plot sizes, pricing and connectivity so you can compare on the same basis.
Government-backed
Statutory master plan and a dedicated development authority.
Connectivity
Expressway, planned airport, freight corridor and regional rail.
Early-stage pricing
Land priced for the development phase, ahead of demand.
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We'll send the master-plan context, connectivity status and a side-by-side of our current projects.