Once a quiet town in Haryana, Sonipat is turning into a real estate hotspot in the National Capital Region (NCR), thanks to infrastructural upgrades, increasing connectivity, industrial growth, and affordability.
Experts said that strategically located along the Delhi-Haryana industrial corridor, Sonipat offers a mix of commercial, residential, and industrial growth, making it a favourite of both domestic and international real estate investors. This proximity to the national capital is also adding to the allure, with experts confident that Sonipat will be among the top cities for high returns on real estate investments by 2030.
Market observers said that the Haryana government had earmarked Rs 20,220 crore for the development of Sonipat via its Sonipat Master Plan 2031, which is designed to house 2.5 million residents. This plan includes allocating 7,071 hectares for integrated townships and 606 hectares for commercial corridors.
Akshay Taneja, MD, TDI Infratech Ltd, said the Delhi-Kundli-Sonipat belt has been steadily carving out its place as one of NCR’s most promising real estate zones over the past decade. Its strategic location along the Delhi-Panipat-Chandigarh corridor and proximity to the capital have always been strong advantages.
“But what’s really accelerated its growth now are the recent infrastructure upgrades — especially the Eastern Peripheral Expressway. Combined with the area’s emergence as a growing industrial hub, we’re seeing a whole new wave of development. We believe that for investors and homebuyers, this translates to faster growth, better connectivity, and strong long-term returns,” Taneja said.
Infrastructure and connectivity
Infrastructure development projects such as the upcoming Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and the extension of Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line till Sonipat from Delhi’s Samaypur Badli; Urban Extension Road II (UER-II) and the proposed Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) are further fuelling the real estate demand in the city.
On March 25, 2025, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs granted in-principle approval for extending the Yellow Line from Samaypur Badli to Sonipat via Nathupur.
Delhi–Sonipat–Panipat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), a high-speed rail corridor being built by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), aims to reduce travel time between Delhi and Panipat to 60 minutes. This RRTS line is also set to boost real estate investment and economic activity along the corridor.
UER-II will improve Sonipat’s connectivity with Gurugram, Dwarka, and the industrial hubs of Bawana, Narela and Rohini. Maruti Suzuki is setting up its manufacturing facility in Sonipat, which is expected to generate substantial employment opportunities and attract ancillary industries, bolstering the region's industrial and real estate ecosystem.
Impetus for real estate
According to real estate experts, plans are underway to develop smart industrial parks and logistic hubs, attracting both domestic and international investments. Sonipat and its nearby areas like Rai, Kundli, and sectors along NH-44 are witnessing increased demand for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
The anticipated population influx is driving demand for affordable housing solutions, prompting developers to focus on plotted developments and group housing projects.
Honeyy Katiyal, founder, Investors Clinic Infratech Pvt Ltd, said that beyond connectivity, Sonipat’s growth also lies in its industrial surge. Driven by the Rs 18,000-crore Maruti Suzuki plant and the development push under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, the region is turning into an economic engine, introducing structural growth in the city.
“When industries move in, jobs follow, and with that comes the sustained demand for housing, retail, and commercial infrastructure. Reputed developers like Godrej Properties, Hero Realty, Eldeco Group, and more have started their expansion into the Sonipat market,” he said.
Viineet Chellani, founder and CEO of Asset Deals, a real estate consultancy firm, said that Sonipat is becoming one of NCR’s most strategic real estate markets and it is the outcome of infrastructural developments like the KMP Expressway, the Delhi Metro extension, and the upcoming RRTS corridor.
“The Kundli-Sonipat corridor, especially, is turning out to be a hotspot for real estate appreciation. These infrastructural upgrades and improved connectivity are positioning Sonipat to become a well-connected, economically thriving real estate destination in the NCR," he said.
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