The 166 km Yamuna Expressway connects Delhi to Agra, opening up land for development. It has good connectivity and infrastructure development. Real estate has boomed, with many developers launching housing projects ranging from 100-1000 units. Rental demand is highest for 3BHK apartments, while buyers prefer 3BHK and 2BHK units priced 20-38 lakhs. Future growth is expected from improved connectivity, infrastructure, and planned IT/manufacturing development.

1. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO
KNOW ABOUT
YAMUNA EXPRESSWAY
A COMMONFLOOR REPORT

3. Introduction
- Yamuna Expressway has evolved as one of the most vibrant real estate destinations in
the last two to three years. The entire project was ideated with the aim to reduce the
travel time between Delhi and Agra, which has been successfully accomplished.
- However, a lot more awaits to change the fortunes of the area as the authority has
envisaged an elaborate plan for its development.
- The 166 km long, six-lane expressway is India’s longest motorway, connecting New
Delhi with Agra and, thus, opening up an untouched area for economic development
and expansion of NCR (National Capital Region).
- Covering about 2,40,000 hectares, it include six cities, namely Gautam Buddh Nagar,
Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Maha Maya Nagar, Mathura and Agra.

4. Connectivity: Existing and
Upcoming
- Yamuna Expressway is undoubtedly one of the most hi-tech highway which boasts of
‘Intelligent Transport System’ installed with the objective of providing safe, secure and
convenient travel between Agra and Greater Noida.
- Starting from Noida-Greater Noida Expressway at one end, Yamuna Expressway is
connected to the Agra Ring Road, it is well connected at both ends.
- Just about 10 km from its starting point from Noida-Greater Noida Expressway,
Yamuna Expressway intersects with proposed Eastern Peripheral Expressway.
- This will further join it with other NCR towns such as Gurgaon, Manesar, Rohtak &
Sonipat in Haryana and Ghaziabad, Hapur & Meerut in Uttar Pradesh

5. Major Pull Factors
- From good connectivity to upcoming infra projects, Yamuna Expressway boasts of a
plethora of factors that are driving growth. But two major factors that sets it apart
from several other markets are adequate water and electricity supply.
- Yamuna Expressway falls in the Yamuna Basin, which possesses three important
rivers - Yamuna, Hindon and Kali. Among these, Yamuna and Hindon rivers have huge
untapped floods and a large network of canals.
- Yamuna Power Generation Company has been created to address the power supply
and demand of the YEIDA region. There is a proposed 765 KVA Substation of 3000 MW
capacity at Jahangirpur, YEIDA region and establishment of Independent Yamuna
Power Corporation Limited, a 2,000 MW power plant.

6. Real Estate Snapshot
- Realising the immense potential that the area holds, several realty developers like
Jaypee, Supertech, Cosmic Group, ATS, Gaursons, Orris, Ajnara, Logix have already
flocked to Yamuna Expressway.
- Guidance Values in Yamuna Expressway for the Financial Year 2014-15 (in sq.mt).
AGRA MATHURA HATHRAS ALIGARH GB NAGAR
RESIDENTIAL Rs.8100 Rs.7700 Rs.6800 Rs.8100 Rs.14200
COMMERCIAL Rs.16200 Rs.15400 Rs.13600 Rs.16200 Rs.28400
GROUP HOUSING Rs.8300 Rs.7900 Rs.7000 Rs.8300 Rs.14750

7. Land Market Overview
CommonFloor data suggests that from 2010, plots constitute more than 30 per cent share
of launches every year till 2014. This can be attributed to the lack of social infrastructure
facilities, which are requisite for day-to-day living. Also, the stretch holds immense
potential for long term investment rather than short term.
- Data clearly indicates that in 2011, as construction work on
Yamuna Expressway was nearing completion, prices
witnessed a significant increase when compared to 2010.
- With the expressway thrown open to the public and
improved connectivity, property values witnessed a constant
rise in 2012 and 2013. This rise can also be attributed to the
attention that the stretch got due to the first F1 race to be
ever hosted by India.
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Price Trend in Yamuna Expressway
Price trend for plots and layouts (2010-2014)

8. Number of Units Launched for
Projects with Plotted Units
- In 2011, about 2300 units (plots & layouts) entered
the market in anticipation of the upcoming Yamuna
Expressway.
- The year 2012 saw maximum number of launches
due to the commencement of Yamuna Expressway.
- In 2014, due to overall slowdown, developers
mostly focused on completing their existing projects
rather than launching new ones.
Supply trend of plots and layouts (2010-2014)
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9. Project Size of Plotted
Development
In 2011, due to availability of huge land parcels,
about 60% projects were large size having 500-
1000 units. This was followed by projects with
100-300 units.
In 2014, 55 per cent projects were launched with
100-300 units, followed by 30 per cent projects
with 300-500 units.
Unit Ranges for plots and layouts (2011-2014)
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2011 2012 2013 2014
Project Segmentation in Yamuna Expressway
Less than 100 units
100 300 units
300 - 500 units
500 - 1000 units
More than 1000 units

11. Analysis of property types
Apartments dominate the property spectrum
of Yamuna Expressway with a whopping 81
per cent followed by plots with 19 per cent.
2BHK’s rule the roost with 39% availability, closely followed
by 3BHK units with 33 per cent. This can be attributed to the
fact that Yamuna Expressway as of now is predominantly an
investor driven market.
81%
19%
apartments layouts and plots
18%
39%
33%
8%
2%
1bhk
2bhk
3bhk
4bhk
5bhk

12. Top 5 ongoing projects in Apartment
launches along the expressway
(2012-2015)
Project Name
Developer
Name
No. of
Units
Approx.
Project Area
(Ha)
BHK
Approx. Sizes
(sq.ft.)
Approx. Ticket Price
Min Max
Gaur 16th Park View
Gaursons India
Limited
4000 25
2BHK 1000-1115 Rs 23 lakh Rs 26 lakh
3BHK 1475-1475 Rs 34 lakh Rs 34 lakh
Supertech Grand Circuit Supertech Limited 3496 100
1BHK 625-625 Rs 21 lakh Rs 21 lakh
2BHK 900-1155 Rs 30 lakh Rs 39 lakh
3BHK 1295-1295 Rs 44 lakh Rs 44 lakh
Nimbus The Golden
Palm Village
Nimbus Group 2800 12.5
2BHK 1020-1175 Rs 31 lakh Rs 36 lakh
3BHK 1470-1470 Rs 44 lakh Rs 44 lakh
Ajnara Panorama Ajnara India Ltd 2750
2BHK 800-1250 Rs 25 lakh Rs 39 lakh
3BHK 1300-1300 Rs 41 lakh Rs 41 lakh
Le Solitairian City
Solitaire Realinfra
Pvt Ltd
2500 22
1BHK 615-655 Rs 20 lakh Rs 21 lakh
2BHK 1000-1030 Rs 32 lakh Rs 33 lakh
3BHK 1370-2070 Rs 44 lakh Rs 66 lakh
4BHK 4000-4000 Rs 1.3 Cr Rs 1.3 Cr

13. Market and Project Segmentation
In Yamuna Expressway
38% projects were launched in the price brackets of Rs 3,000-
3,500 per sq.ft. followed 18% projects in the price range of
Rs 2,000-3,000 per sq.ft. and 3,500-4,000 per sq.ft. each.
24% projects launched had more than 1200 units and
500-800 units each.
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PRICE RANGE IN RS PER SQ.FT.
Market Segmentation in Yamuna
Expressway
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Project Segmentation in Yamuna
Expressway

14. What are buyers looking at?
Our research clearly indicates that in Yamuna Expressway, demand is in tandem with
supply. Here is a snapshot
- In line with supply, about 79% prospective buyers were looking for apartments in
Yamuna Expressway. However, this was followed by independent house and plots with
9% and 5% respectively.
- In line with supply, with 43% maximum demand was skewed towards 3BHK units,
closely followed by 2BHK units with 30 per cent.
- For 3BHK units, buyers were looking for units in the price range of Rs 30-38 lakh, while
for 2BHK units, the preferred range was Rs 20-30 lakh.

15. Rental Market Snapshot
76%
2%
11%
9%
2%
Apartment
Builder Floor
House
Studio Apartment
Villa
Yamuna Expressway has maximum availability of
apartments, followed by independent houses and
studio apartment.
Market Segmentation based on
available rental properties
9%
39%50%
2%
1 BHK
2 BHK
3 BHK
4 BHK
BHK Configuration based on available
rental properties
3BHK units are the showstopper, followed by 2 and
1BHK units. One can also find few 4BHK units for rent.

16. Rental Profile according to unit
configurations
Sl
no
BHK CONFIRGURATION Approx. Unit
Sizes (sq.ft.)
Expected Monthly
Rent (Rs)
Approx. Ticket Size
(Rs per sq.ft.)
1 1 BHK 520-830 4,500-30,000 26.3
2 2 BHK 600-1100 5,000-32,000 11.3
3 3 BHK 1000-2000 8,000-30,000 9.5
4 4 BHK 3120-3150 55,000-55,000 17.6

17. Future Growth Prospects
Connectivity
Noida authority has planned a Transport Hub, which will have a range of transportation modes.
It will include an Inter State Bus Terminus and a Railway Station
Infrastructure
Development around Gautam Buddha University on the Expressway with necessary social
infrastructure is more likely to turn the area into a nice sustainable residential zone soon.
IT/ITeS
Proposal of an Information Technology hub with an investment of about Rs 15 crore by YEIDA.
Manufacturing and Logistics
Proposed Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor is expected to go through Dadri, which is to boost
both the Logistics & Warehousing Hubs and Special Development Zones along the expressway.
Affordable Housing
Proposed housing units under Samajwadi Awas Scheme and MIG Scheme with an expected
investment of Rs 500 crore by YEIDA.

18. Conclusion
- Yamuna Expressway’s growth can be attributed to robust inter and intra city
connectivity. Moreover, the peaceful backdrop of the region, with abundant water
bodies and green spaces, has also worked in its favour, and cajoled developers to utilise
this space for industrial, residential, and commercial projects.
- With the centre’s ‘Make in India’ initiative doing the rounds, Yamuna Expressway could
soon transform into a manufacturing hub for electronic products. As the stretch is
meant to be developed as a manufacturing and logistic hub, the demand of housing is
going to be multiplied.
- It is expected that by 2021, Yamuna expressway will be connected by metro to the
inner parts of NCR, thus making it accessible for middle-income class group along with
its affordability quotient.

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