Meghraj Singh Royal on the Shift to Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities in Real Estate
India's commercial real estate landscape is undergoing a transformative shift. With metropolitan cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore facing constraints due to skyrocketing land prices, overcrowded infrastructure, and long commute times, investors and developers are turning their attention to tier 2 and tier 3 cities. These emerging markets offer affordable land, improving infrastructure, and growing demand for commercial spaces. Meghraj Singh Royal, a notable entrepreneur and proprietor of the MRS Group, highlights that these cities are becoming key growth drivers for the sector, as businesses look beyond saturated metros for expansion opportunities.
The government’s focus on initiatives like the Smart Cities Mission and attractive incentives, such as tax breaks, are accelerating this transition. Meghraj Singh Royal emphasizes, “The growing middle class and rising demand for residential spaces in tier 2 and tier 3 cities pave the way for commercial real estate to thrive. Businesses follow the people, creating a symbiotic cycle of growth.” While challenges like workforce availability and infrastructure gaps remain, these cities are poised to become the next big destinations in India's real estate growth story.