India's Land Deals in 2025: MMR, Bengaluru, and Pune Lead the Way

India’s real estate market witnessed significant activity in 2025, with 126 land deals covering over 3,772 acres across seven major cities. While the number of transactions was slightly lower than in 2024, the total land volume surpassed the previous year’s 2,514 acres, reflecting renewed investor confidence in residential demand, infrastructure-led growth, and commercial absorption.

According to ANAROCK Research, the land acquisitions were diverse, spanning residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and data centre projects, indicating strategic investments across multiple asset classes.

In 2025, a total of 126 land deals were closed in India, covering 3,772+ acres, compared with 133 deals in 2024 spanning 2,514 acres. The marginal drop in deal count was offset by the higher acreage, suggesting larger-scale land transactions and increasing developer focus on townships and integrated developments.

Among the total, 96 deals (1,877 acres) were earmarked for residential purposes, including plotted developments, townships, and luxury villas. The remaining deals focused on mixed-use projects (1,046 acres), industrial and logistics parks (597 acres), commercial and data centres (79 acres), and retail/warehousing (120 acres).

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) remained India’s most active land market, accounting for 32 deals covering over 500 acres, representing more than 13% of total land transacted nationwide. The region witnessed a mix of residential, commercial, industrial, and data centre projects, making it the most diversified real estate hub in India.

MMR’s planned developments included residential townships, integrated commercial complexes, and industrial parks, reinforcing its dominance as a dynamic and high-demand real estate market. Investors and developers targeted MMR due to strong infrastructure connectivity, proximity to business hubs, and high housing demand.

Bengaluru secured the second position, with 27 deals covering 454+ acres, contributing roughly 12% of India’s land transaction volume. The city saw significant investments in residential developments, including villas, plotted layouts, and high-rise townships, along with commercial and warehousing projects.

Bengaluru’s land market benefited from robust IT and tech sector growth, rising demand for residential projects near employment corridors, and a consistent flow of capital from institutional and private investors.

Pune recorded 18 land deals covering 308+ acres, with projects spanning residential, mixed-use, township, retail, and logistics developments. The city continues to attract developers seeking opportunities outside traditional metros, particularly in areas with improving infrastructure, metro connectivity, and proximity to industrial zones.

Residential projects dominated Pune’s land deals, reflecting the growing housing demand among end-users and investors, while mixed-use developments addressed commercial and lifestyle needs.

The NCR closed 16 deals totaling 137+ acres, spread across Gurugram, Noida, Delhi, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad. The deals included residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, with Noida recording the highest transaction count in the region.

NCR’s relatively modest land volume compared to MMR and Bengaluru reflects limited availability of large contiguous plots and a mature real estate market, where developers increasingly focus on redevelopment and high-density projects.

Hyderabad recorded 9 deals covering 57 acres, all focused on residential development. The city continues to attract developers due to its IT/ITES ecosystem, growing population, and comparatively lower land costs.

Chennai saw 8 deals totaling 121+ acres, earmarked for residential projects and industrial/logistics parks. The city’s investments were strategically aligned with emerging industrial corridors, port connectivity, and urban expansion zones.

Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities collectively accounted for 16 deals covering 2,192+ acres, with Ahmedabad leading with 603 acres. Other cities included Amritsar, Mysore, Nagpur, and Vadodara, which together contributed to emerging residential and mixed-use development corridors.

These cities attracted developers seeking large-scale land parcels at lower acquisition costs. Investments included plotted developments, integrated townships, industrial parks, and mixed-use projects, highlighting a shift toward tier 2/3 markets with high growth potential.

Residential Projects: 96 deals covering 1,877 acres, including townships, villas, and plotted developments.

Mixed-Use Developments: 8 deals for 1,046 acres, integrating residential, commercial, and retail spaces.

Industrial & Logistics Parks: 4 deals covering 597 acres, supporting manufacturing and warehousing demand.

Commercial & Data Centres: 12 deals over 79 acres, reflecting demand for office and IT infrastructure.

Retail & Warehousing: 3 deals totaling 120 acres.

Undecided Use: 3 deals covering 51 acres.

According to Anuj Puri, Chairman – ANAROCK Group, 2025’s land acquisitions were not limited to luxury residential projects. Developers and investors also focused on integrated townships, plotted layouts, industrial parks, data centres, and mixed-use formats, reflecting strategic diversification.

The overall land market showed resilience due to stronger balance sheets, disciplined underwriting, and infrastructure expansion, while developers sought long-term investments in locations with housing demand, commercial absorption, and connectivity improvements.

In 2025, India saw 126 land deals covering 3,772+ acres, led by MMR, Bengaluru, and Pune. Residential projects dominated with 1,877 acres across townships, plotted developments, and villas. MMR led with 32 deals over 500 acres, Bengaluru had 27 deals over 454 acres, and Pune saw 18 deals covering 308 acres. Mixed-use, industrial, commercial, and logistics projects attracted significant investment. Tier 2 and 3 cities, led by Ahmedabad, contributed 16 deals covering 2,192+ acres, reflecting growing confidence in real estate, infrastructure, and housing demand nationwide.