Hoskote, Bangalore

The state government has directed the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) to contribute Rs 1,000 crore towards a new Rs 2,000-crore road development program. The funds will be transferred to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) for execution by the five newly carved municipal corporations. bda

Bengaluru has become India's second most expensive housing market, driven by strong employment growth, ongoing infrastructure development, and robust end-user demand. Micro-markets in South Bengaluru are particularly seeing high demand due to metro connectivity and established social infrastructure.

Karnataka is planning to develop three sustainable data center parks with a combined capacity of 1 GW. One 500 MW park will be located near Hoskote in Bengaluru, powered by solar energy from Pavagada. The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board has confirmed sufficient water supply for the project.

Puravankara Limited's subsidiary, Starworth Infrastructure & Construction Limited, has received a LOI for a residential project in Chinnagenahalli, Bengaluru, valued at approximately ₹144.45 crore. This contract for 'Nature's Nest' will involve civil, structural, and finishing works, expected to be executed over 28 months.

The Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) is set to launch over 4,000 apartments across six housing projects in Bengaluru, targeting middle-class buyers near IT hubs. Projects in Konadasapura and Electronics City will offer affordable options. This initiative aims to address Bengaluru's growing housing demand and optimize urban land use, potentially providing more housing options and improving affordability in the city.

Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune accounted for approximately 60% of new residential unit launches in India during the first quarter of 2026. Bengaluru alone saw 12,664 units launched, driven by township projects in its eastern corridor, including Whitefield and Hoskote. This surge in launches is expected to boost housing supply and potentially stabilize property prices.

To combat rising population and traffic congestion, the Karnataka government has proposed developing three new cities at Bidadi, Solur, and Nandagudi on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The Karnataka government is also considering a proposal to shift the Jakkur Flying Training School out of Bengaluru to Mysuru. This move aims to ease building height restrictions in the area and free up the land for commercial activities.