YEIDA announces price hike wef 1st April 2026
Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has approved a 3.58 per cent increase in property prices across its jurisdiction. The decision was taken at the authority’s 89th board meeting, with revised rates set to come into effect from April 1, 2026.
The impact comes to ₹90.20 per sqft for group housing.
Therefore, currently YEIDA (Authority) FAR total land cost come to 2,609/- + Registration charges per square foot. Meaning for 1000sqft flat area, only FAR/ FSI cost will be ₹26,09,000/-
February Auction land price buildup (updated 13.3.26)
The e-auction generated ₹389 crore as the total premium (land cost) for 3 group housing plots totalling ~13 acres (~5.26 lakh sq m or 5,66,280 sq ft plot area) in Sector 22D, Yamuna City, near Noida International Airport.07
YEIDA group housing plots in this area (including recent schemes like those covering Sector 22D) allow a permissible FAR of 3.0. This is standard for these high-density residential group housing auctions, with phased construction requirements (e.g., minimum 30% FAR in the first phase within 3 years).
Base calculation from auction premium (land cost only)
• Total plot area: 13 acres = 5,66,280 sq ft.
• Permissible built-up area (FAR 3.0): 3 × 5,66,280 = 16,98,840 sq ft.
• Auction premium paid: ₹389 crore = ₹38,90,00,000.
• Cost per sq ft FAR = ₹38,90,00,000 ÷ 16,98,840 ≈ ₹2,290.
This is the effective land cost per sq ft of permissible built-up (FAR) area from the e-auction bids alone. The ₹389 crore exceeded the combined reserve price of ₹283 crore.
Lease rent (additional, as per YEIDA group housing policy)
• Annual lease rent: 1% of the total premium (₹3.89 crore per year across the plots, escalating by 50% every 10 years). This works out to roughly ₹23 per sq ft FAR per year (ongoing operational cost, not upfront capital).
• One-time lease rent option: Available in YEIDA group housing schemes (and common in YEIDA policies) to avoid annual payments. Older comparable schemes and residential plot FAQs indicate this is typically capitalised at ~10% of the premium (one-time payment before lease deed execution). If opted:
◦ Additional ₹38.9 crore.
◦ Adds ~₹229 per sq ft FAR.
◦ Total effective upfront cost per sq ft FAR: ~₹2,519 (premium + one-time lease).
Exact one-time rate is confirmed in the lease deed/allotment letter (not explicitly quantified in public auction summaries, but follows YEIDA’s standard practice of converting annual to lump sum).6255
EDC (External Development Charges) and other costs
• No separate EDC applies or is mentioned in YEIDA’s group housing auction policies, brochures, or this specific e-auction details. Internal development/facilities are the allottee/developer’s responsibility (to be completed within timelines). External infrastructure is handled by YEIDA as part of the plotted/group housing framework. No IDC or separate development charges are charged to the buyer beyond the premium.41
Other minor costs (not included in the per-FAR figure above):
• Stamp duty/registration on lease deed (typically 5–7% of premium value, state-dependent).
• GST (if applicable on components).
• Processing/EMD already adjusted in the bids.
Summary effective per sq ft FAR cost:
• From premium only: ₹2,290.
• With one-time lease rent (recommended/common option): ~₹2,519.
• Plus negligible annual equivalent if not opting for one-time (~₹23/year per sq ft FAR).
These are upfront capital costs for the developer. Actual project economics also factor in construction costs, approvals, and sales realisation for the ~10,000 flats planned across the plots. Rates are approximate due to the article’s “around 13 acres” figure; exact plot-wise areas would refine it further but won’t change the order of magnitude. For precise per-plot or updated lease terms, refer to YEIDA’s allotment letters or official portal (yeida.in).
YEIDA makes Rs 389cr from e-auction of plots near NIA
2.Land acquisition cost estimated on basis of Yamuna Authority, YEIDA auction notice of November 2025.
2.Auction Notice Reserve Price copy
3.Prequalification for application in auction.
Apart from financial qualification challenge for new bidder is track record of completed projects as per pt 1.3.3 given below:
4. LIG/EWS clause is a provision for all new bidders
📊 Quick Table
| Category | FAR Reservation | Max Unit Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWS | 10% | 30 sq. m. | Integrated in project |
| LIG | 10% | 60 sq. m. | Integrated in project |
This provision ensures that affordable housing is embedded in every group housing project along the Yamuna Expressway, aligning with state housing policy and social equity goals.
Please see details of the EWS/LIG provisions in link below. Page 84-86