Modi Nagar, Ghaziabad

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has detailed plans for a 72.44 km Ghaziabad-Jewar corridor, featuring 11 Namo Bharat stations and 18 metro stations. This project aims to create a direct regional rail link between Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, and Noida International Airport.

While Gurugram continues to lead in NCR real estate launches and sales, Ghaziabad is posting the fastest quarterly growth in both new supply and housing demand. This surge indicates a growing attractiveness of Ghaziabad as a real estate destination within the National Capital Region, driven by infrastructure development and increasing buyer interest.

The Noida Authority will begin land acquisition for its New Noida project (Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region) in August. Ground surveys will be conducted across 37 villages for the first phase. The project aims to develop a smart city and industrial hub, with 40% of the land earmarked for industrial purposes. This development is expected to strengthen the region's logistics network and create economic opportunities.

Educational institutions in Meerut & Ghaziabad , including schools, colleges, universities, and technical institutions, will remain closed from August 4 to August 12, 2026. This decision by the District Magistrate aims to ensure student safety and manage heavy traffic during the Kanwar Yatra.

The Uttar Pradesh government is considering earmarking funds in its supplementary budget for new expressways, including the Vindhya Expressway and a link expressway connecting the Agra-Lucknow Expressway with the Ganga Expressway. Allocations may also be made for defense corridor and industrial township projects.

A draft for a four-lane elevated road connecting Ghanta Ghar to Bhatia Mod on GT Road, a highly congested has been submitted for central government vetting. The project is expected to significantly improve road safety by separating fast-moving traffic from ground-level activity.

Retail space leased across malls and high streets in Delhi-NCR rose by 78% year-on-year to 1.3 million sq ft in the first half of 2026. This growth is primarily driven by expansion from fashion retailers, restaurants, and department stores. Infrastructure expansion and sustained residential development are creating new consumption corridors.

UP RERA has reissued guidelines clarifying refund liability in stalled housing projects. The new rules state that a group of allottees or a competent authority completing such projects will not be liable for refund orders previously issued against the original promoter.

Noida and Ghaziabad are experiencing frequent power outages, lasting from 30 minutes to over three hours, primarily caused by high humidity and moisture rather than heat. This is damaging appliances and affecting daily life in areas like Sector 19, Shalimar Garden, Bhati Chowk, and Ganeshpuri.