The market for raw commercial land in India is experiencing a notable spike, fueled by the passage and implementation of large-scale infrastructure bills and government-backed development programs. As the Union and state governments ramp up investments in transportation, logistics, energy, and urban mobility, investors are rushing to secure undeveloped commercial land in areas that are projected to benefit most from corridor-led growth, metro expansions, smart city initiatives, and expressway projects.
Regions along the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, Bengaluru Suburban Rail corridor, Mumbai Metro network, and the Chennai Peripheral Ring Road are seeing heightened land acquisition activity. Developers, land aggregators, and institutional funds are focusing on raw land due to its lower entry cost and higher development flexibility, with a view to unlocking value once the surrounding infrastructure reaches completion. The anticipation of zoning changes, improved FSI (Floor Space Index), and rising footfall is making raw commercial land an attractive early-stage investment, particularly in fringe zones of Tier I and fast-growing Tier II cities.
This momentum is being reinforced by policies like PM Gati Shakti, the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), and Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), which improve planning clarity and reduce transaction risks. With clearer regulatory pathways and a maturing ecosystem for infrastructure-driven real estate, the raw commercial land segment is becoming a strategic asset class, enabling investors to capitalize on ground-up development opportunities and ride the next wave of urban and economic transformation across the country.
