NOIDA: Industrial activity surrounding the upcoming Noida International Airport has seen significant growth over the past year. According to data from the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), industrial allotments increased from 3,059 last March to 3,113 by March 13 of this year, adding 54 plots.
The execution of lease deeds also saw a remarkable rise, jumping from 1,632 to 2,363, marking an increase of 731 within a year. Additionally, the number of units taking physical possession of industrial plots surged from 990 in March 2025 to 1,785 in March 2026. This growth is indicative of increasing investor interest in the airport-associated industrial corridor.
On March 6, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted an aerodrome license for the airport—a crucial step toward the operationalization of the greenfield project, suggesting that the first flight could commence within 45 days from the date of the license.
Data reveals that since its establishment in 2001, the Yamuna Authority had allocated a total of 3,059 industrial plots by March 31, 2025. This number rose to 3,113 by March 13, 2026, indicating a gain of 54 plots in just one year.
While the increase in allotments was modest, other indicators of industrial activity experienced significant growth, particularly in lease deeds.
Yamuna Authority CEO RK Singh stated that the number of units taking physical possession of industrial plots increased notably. “We are committed to ensuring that all allottees take possession and commence construction and development work,” he noted.
Singh further explained that the Authority has implemented various strategies to streamline the execution of lease deeds and property possession for allottees.
“We have reviewed the allocated plots and addressed key issues, expediting the process for plots caught in litigation. Farmers whose lands were acquired have also been given 7% developed plots. Additionally, we have acquired more land to satisfy the growing demand for industrial development. We have even cancelled over 130 plots that had been allotted but remained unregistered. However, many allottees subsequently appealed for the cancellations to be lifted, which we have accommodated,” he added.
This trend reflects escalating investor confidence as companies expedite project implementation, motivated by the upcoming airport, which is set to transform the region into a significant industrial and logistics hub.
Further data indicates that construction activities have intensified over the past year. The number of sanctioned industrial building plans surged from 318 to 716, an increase of 398 approvals. Consequently, the number of units under construction rose from 120 to 341, marking an increase of 221 projects. This upward trend in construction is gradually leading to the completion of industrial units: completed projects increased from 17 to 60, while operational units rose from nine to 33 during the same timeframe. Additionally, registrations under the Factories Act saw an increase from five to 33, adding 28 units.
With the airport set to become operational soon, officials anticipate that industrial activity will pick up pace even further. Singh mentioned that around 400 industrial units are expected to be operational by the end of 2026.
The Authority has allocated industrial plots in various sectors, including Yamuna City, Apparel Park, Toy Park, and Medical Devices Park. Recently, a Japanese delegation also met with YEIDA officials to explore investment opportunities, including a proposal for a project covering five acres near the airport.
