Noida Real Estate Insights: Regulations, AI City & Growth Opportunities

The Noida Authority has approved the adoption of Model Building Regulations 2026, introducing a significant change to residential development norms. Under the revised framework, the maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) cap of 3.5 has been removed for eligible group housing projects located on plots adjoining roads wider than 45 metres.

The decision is expected to provide greater development flexibility, potentially enabling higher-density residential projects and encouraging redevelopment opportunities across eligible locations in Noida Region. 

However, additional construction will remain subject to applicable building bylaws, fire safety standards, setback requirements and other statutory approvals.

Noida is moving forward with its proposed AI City-cum-Business Park after the Noida Authority gave in-principle approval to the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for selecting a master developer under the Uttar Pradesh Private Business Park Development Scheme, 2025.

The proposed development aims to establish a technology-driven business ecosystem featuring Artificial Intelligence (AI), IT/ITES, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), research and development facilities, startups and innovation centres.

Key highlights include a minimum allocation of 50% of the built-up area for IT and knowledge-based services, a DBFOT development model and an initial concession period of 45 years, with an extension provision of up to another 45 years.

French technology and digital services company Sopra Steria has leased approximately 4,74,150 sq. ft. of office space at Maconns Grande, Sector 132, Noida, under a long-term lease agreement of 15 years. The transaction reportedly involves a monthly rental of ₹3.755 crore, with a security deposit of ₹20.48 crore and a 10% rental escalation every three years.

The leased office space spans the ground floor to the 17th floors across Towers A and B, with 1,125 dedicated parking spaces.

Real Estate Impact: This major corporate leasing transaction highlights growing demand for Grade-A office spaces along the Noida–Greater Noida Expressway corridor, strengthening Noida's position as a preferred destination for multinational companies and technology businesses.

Godrej Properties has secured a 23.2-acre (93,905 sq. m.) residential land parcel in the DMIC Integrated Industrial Township, Greater Noida, through an e-auction conducted on 1 June 2026 by DMIC (Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor) Integrated Industrial Township Greater Noida Ltd.

According to the developer’s regulatory disclosure, the company plans to develop a group-housing project on the site, with an estimated revenue potential of over ₹7,000 crore. The township spans approximately 747 acres and is strategically located alongside the Eastern Peripheral Expressway and Delhi–Howrah railway line, around 11 km from Pari Chowk. It is also near the proposed Boraki Multi-Modal Transport Hub and Dadri logistics hub.

The project is being marketed by third-party portals as “Godrej Global Business City”; however, this name has not yet been officially confirmed by Godrej Properties. Apartment configurations, sizes, prices, amenities, RERA registration and possession timelines remain subject to official confirmation.