The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has reported a significant surge in activity for the year 2025, marking a robust period of growth for the state's property sector. The regulatory body registered a total of 308 real estate projects, which represents a substantial 19% increase from the 259 projects registered in the previous year, 2024.
Key Metrics Show Impressive Growth
This rise in project registrations was accompanied by even stronger growth in other critical parameters. The number of approved residential and commercial units saw a 22.5% jump, increasing from 69,365 in 2024 to 84,976 in 2025. Cumulatively, the approvals granted in 2024 and 2025 have crossed the significant milestone of 1.54 lakh units, underscoring sustained developer and buyer confidence.
Most strikingly, the capital investment proposed under these registered projects witnessed a meteoric rise. Investment commitments escalated from Rs 44,526 crore in 2024 to a staggering Rs 68,328 crore in 2025, reflecting an impressive 53.5% year-on-year growth. Officials attribute this sharp increase to steady developer interest in key urban centres and expanding activity in several non-NCR districts.
District-Wise Performance: Noida Reigns Supreme
Among the major cities, Noida continued its dominance as the epicentre of real estate activity in Uttar Pradesh. In 2025, Noida registered 69 projects, the highest for any single district. These projects accounted for 37,199 approved units and a colossal investment of Rs 37,161 crore. This figure alone constitutes more than half of the total investment recorded across the entire state for the year.
Lucknow emerged as the second major hub, registering 67 projects, only marginally fewer than Noida. The state capital saw approvals for 13,668 units with an investment value of Rs 9,398 crore. Interestingly, Ghaziabad secured the third spot in terms of project count with 29 registrations, but ranked second in investment value at Rs 12,750 crore, ahead of Lucknow. Officials noted that Ghaziabad's higher investment figure, despite fewer projects, reflects larger project sizes and higher land costs typical of the National Capital Region (NCR) belt.
Agra and Mathura also featured among the top-performing districts, with 14 and 23 project registrations respectively, indicating healthy growth in key tourist and cultural centres.
The Rise of Non-NCR Districts
A significant trend highlighted by the data is the continued strong performance of regions outside the National Capital Region. In 2025, non-NCR districts accounted for 186 of the 308 registered projects (approximately 60%), while NCR districts accounted for 122. This pattern was consistent with 2024, where 170 out of 259 projects were in non-NCR areas. This indicates a broadening of real estate development across the state, moving beyond the traditional NCR focus.
The comprehensive data from UP RERA for 2025 paints a picture of a vibrant and expanding real estate market in Uttar Pradesh. Driven by massive investments in Noida and a geographical spread of activity, the sector appears poised for sustained growth, benefiting both metropolitan hubs and emerging urban centres.
