Yamuna Authority hikes property rates by 3.58 percent across all property categories effective April 1, 2026 following the approval of a landmark ₹11,811 crore budget for the financial year 2026–27 at the 85th Board Meeting of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), chaired by Additional Chief Secretary and Board Chairman Alok Kumar in Greater Noida on March 20, 2026.
The rate revision, although moderate compared to the dramatic 10–62 percent hikes the authority implemented at its 84th Board Meeting in March 2025, comes on top of cumulative increases that have already driven property prices across the Yamuna City belt to multi-year highs with residential apartments in the zone rising from ₹3,950 per sq ft in 2020 to over ₹10,200 per sq ft by the end of 2025, a 158 percent jump in five years.
Yamuna Authority CEO R.K. Singh confirmed the decisions ahead of the meeting, stating that all proposals were prepared and the agenda cleared for board approval.
The 3.58% Rate Hike: What Changes From April 1
The authority linked the 3.58 percent rate increase directly to the current inflation rate (Consumer Price Index basis), describing it as a standard cost-of-living-aligned revision rather than a demand-led or speculative adjustment. Unlike last year’s sweeping 10–62 percent hike which applied differentially across residential plots, group housing flats, commercial properties, and industrial units the 2026 revision applies a uniform 3.58 percent uplift across all allotment rate categories to bring them in line with annual price movement.
The specific category-wise revised rates for residential plots, industrial land, commercial units, and group housing schemes are not publicly disclosed in post-board official documentation as of March 21, 2026 the authority typically publishes a detailed revised rate schedule on its official website within 7–10 working days of board approval.
Buyers who submitted applications or registered interest in YEIDA schemes before April 1 under the existing rate structure should confirm their allotment status directly with the authority to understand which rate applies to their case.
The ₹11,811 Crore Budget: Where the Money Goes
YEIDA’s FY 2026–27 budget of ₹11,811 crore marks the largest single-year budget the authority has approved in its operating history surpassing the approximately ₹10,000 crore budgets of the previous two financial years. Here is the confirmed allocation breakdown:
| Allocation Head | Budget Amount |
| Land Acquisition | ₹8,000 Crore |
| Noida International Airport | ₹502 Crore |
| Multi-Modal Connectivity Projects | ₹300 Crore |
| Road and Infrastructure Development | Reports suggest ~₹500 Crore |
| Japanese, Korean & Singapore City Zone Development | Not publicly disclosed |
| Other Urban & Industrial Development | Balance from total ₹11,811 Crore |
Land acquisition dominates the budget at ₹8,000 crore representing over 67 percent of total outlay with the authority targeting double the land purchase volume it achieved in FY 2025–26, when it acquired approximately 2,700 acres worth ₹4,500 crore.
Reports suggest the primary targets for land acquisition in 2026–27 include new sectors planned under Phase II of the master plan, agricultural land in the Japanese City, Korean City, and Singapore City industrial zones, and buffer land required for the operational expansion of Noida International Airport.
Noida International Airport: ₹502 Crore Earmarked
The allocation of ₹502 crore for Noida International Airport (also referred to as Jewar Airport) in the YEIDA budget signals the authority’s direct financial participation in the airport’s final infrastructure push.
The airport’s launch is imminent in 2026 a development that real estate analysts describe as the single biggest catalyst driving the current surge in Yamuna City property values. YEIDA’s ₹502 crore contribution covers land compensation settlements, road connectivity projects within the airport influence zone, and utility development for sectors adjacent to the terminal facility.
Phase II Master Plan: Mathura, Aligarh, and New Agra
One of the most significant items on the 85th Board Meeting agenda was approval of key components of YEIDA’s Phase II Master Plan which extends the authority’s jurisdiction and planning framework well beyond the original Yamuna Expressway belt into three new geographic zones:
- Mathura Heritage City: A dedicated heritage tourism and residential development zone around Mathura, integrating the Braj cultural circuit with planned infrastructure
- Multi-Modal Logistics Park at Tappal, Aligarh: A major freight and warehousing hub designed to connect the Yamuna Expressway with National Logistics Policy corridors
- New Agra Master Plan: A fresh urban planning framework for Agra’s expansion zones, anchoring tourism, residential, and industrial development around the city’s southern and eastern growth axes
All three projects are in varying stages of board-level approval and land acquisition planning the final project timelines and investment figures are not publicly disclosed as of the current reporting date.
Cumulative Property Price Surge: How Buyers Are Affected
The 3.58 percent April 2026 hike adds to a steep cumulative price escalation that YEIDA buyers have experienced across recent financial years:
| Year | Hike in YEIDA Allotment Rates |
| March 2025 (84th Board Meeting) | 10%–62% (category-wise) |
| FY 2024–25 | 10%–35% (as reported prior) |
| April 2026 (85th Board Meeting) | 3.58% uniform across categories |
Secondary market prices across the Yamuna Expressway corridor tell a parallel story apartments that traded at ₹3,950 per sq ft in 2020 now change hands at ₹10,200 per sq ft (a 158 percent increase), while plot values have risen sharply in proportion with airport proximity. The 3.58 percent authority rate revision, while relatively modest in isolation, applies on top of this already-elevated base making any new allotment or property purchase in the YEIDA zone measurably more expensive from April 1, 2026.
