Surat Navsari Road, Surat

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved ₹1185 crore worth of road infrastructure projects across 24 works covering 383 km in the Surat Economic Region. These upgrades aim to significantly improve transportation efficiency, strengthen connectivity between industrial areas, ports, and agricultural regions, and boost logistics and industrial growth.

The Surat-Navsari Expressway has begun unofficial operations, marking a significant improvement in regional connectivity. This expressway is part of the broader infrastructure development aimed at easing travel and boosting economic activity in the region.

Surat has been identified as a key Tier-2 city leading the property boom in 2026, driven by infrastructure development, job growth, and migration. Its status as a global hub for textiles and diamonds, coupled with continuous migration, fuels sustained housing demand. Improved connectivity, industrial expansion, and rising employment opportunities are attracting homebuyers and investors seeking value and long-term appreciation.

The Surat Municipal Corporation's (SMC) Standing Committee has presented a revised civic budget of ₹11,301 crore for 2026-27, an increase of ₹708 crore from the initial draft. Additional funds have been allocated for various civic initiatives, including a higher allocation for the Sarthana zone due to its ongoing infrastructure development.