Noida Central, Noida

The Noida Authority has approved an ₹85-crore project for an arch flyover across the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, connecting sectors 148 and 150. This infrastructure development aims to significantly improve direct connectivity and alleviate traffic congestion for local residents.

The Noida Authority is planning a massive ₹29,315 crore project to develop a 25-kilometer riverfront along the Hindon River, inspired by Lucknow's Gomti riverfront. This initiative includes extensive road construction, land development, and rehabilitation efforts, aiming to transform the riverbanks with green spaces and tourism infrastructure.

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.

The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has approved the expansion of the Aqua Line with eight new stations across two corridors. A significant stretch will connect Botanical Garden to Sector 142, aiming for a direct link with the Delhi Metro and another stretch , from sector 51 to Knowledge park V , with sector 61 station , as interchange to Blue line.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has advised State RERAs to grant a four-month extension to eligible real estate projects facing delays due to global supply chain disruptions, citing the West Asia situation as a Force Majeure event. The extension applies to projects with completion dates on or after February 28, 2026..

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.

In an environmental initiative, Noida has begun converting defunct borewells into rainwater harvesting pits within local parks. This measure aims to conserve rainwater, recharge groundwater levels, and mitigate water scarcity issues.

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.