Guide to Invest in Dholera Smart City
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Introduction
Dholera is not just another city — it’s India’s first and largest Greenfield Smart City, designed to be the industrial, residential, and technological hub of the future. Strategically located in Gujarat and backed by the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), Dholera offers unmatched opportunities for investors, industries, real estate developers, and global businesses.
This guide walks you through why, where, and how to invest in Dholera.
Projects Completed This Year In Dholera
Why
Invest in Dholera?
Jointly developed by the Government of India and Government of Gujarat.
Managed by Dholera Industrial City Development Ltd (DICDL), a Special Purpose Vehicle ensuring single-window clearance.
100% FDI permitted and multiple tax incentives/subsidies available.
Spread over 920 sq. km with an initial Activation Zone of 22.5 sq. km.
Located between Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, and Vadodara.
On the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) with direct links to ports, expressways, and freight corridors.
Dholera International Airport (completion target: Dec 2025).
Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway (₹4,300 Cr project under construction).
5 GW Dholera Solar Park, plus Tata Power’s 400 MW solar plant already commissioned.
Underground trunk infrastructure for water, power, ICT, and drainage.
Land prices in some TP Schemes have grown 10x in the last decade.
Early investors gain the advantage of affordability + high appreciation potential.
Guide to Investing in Dholera
Identify Your Investment Type
& Study TP / Sub-TP Plans
Industrial, Residential, Commercial, or Mixed-use.
Check land use zoning and regulations for your area of interest.
Guide to Investing in Dholera
Land Allotment & Approval
& Compliance & Permits
Apply for land through DICDL / DSIRDA.
Transparent land pricing (e.g., industrial plots around ₹2,750 per sq. m).
Adhere to Development Control Regulations (FAR, setbacks, open space norms).
Secure environmental, infrastructure, and utility clearances.
Guide to Investing in Dholera
Build, Operate &
Leverage Incentives
Use plug-and-play infrastructure for faster project setup.
Explore renewable energy integration, modern utilities, and smart ICT systems.
Claim tax benefits, subsidies, and FDI-friendly policies.
Participate in government-led industry clusters
Government & private investments committed to Dholera SIR
Industrial units and SMEs planned in early phases
Renewable energy target from Dholera Solar Park
