Saroli, Surat

Gujarat has recorded a 30% year-on-year increase in revenue from stamp duty and registration fees, reaching Rs 19,102.58 crore in the financial year 2025-26. Surat has emerged as the second-highest city in terms of property registrations, with 2,89,544 registrations. This surge in revenue and registrations indicates a sustained demand in the real estate sector across the state.

The trial run for the Surat Metro has commenced on an 8.5 km viaduct between Dream City and Althan Tenament. This marks a significant step in strengthening the city's urban transport infrastructure. The trial phase will involve approximately 500 hours of train operation to ensure performance, reliability, and safety before passenger services begin.

The Gujarat government has allocated ₹2,217 crore for metro projects, including the expansion of the Surat Metro network. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has proposed a 4.4 km elevated extension of Surat Metro Corridor II (Phase I) from Saroli to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (HSR) corridor.