As India accelerates its aviation push, the government has outlined an ambitious plan to significantly expand airport infrastructure across the country. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said India is preparing to build 50 new airports over the next 5 years, a move expected to unlock fresh momentum for the real estate sector.
Speaking at a national real estate conclave in New Delhi, Naidu described airports as the “scaffolding” of real estate development. He said efforts are underway to resolve building height restrictions around airports, while ensuring that aviation safety standards are not compromised. According to the minister, easing these limitations could open up new development opportunities in surrounding urban areas.
India is currently among the fastest-growing civil aviation markets globally, with 165 operational airports in place. Naidu noted that, on average, a new airport or terminal is being added every 33 days, reflecting the pace of infrastructure expansion in the sector.
Highlighting long-term prospects, the minister said India’s real estate industry is on track to reach a valuation of $1 trillion by 2030. He added that the sector could expand further to $5–7 trillion by 2047, driven by urbanisation, infrastructure growth and policy support.
Naidu stressed that future development must balance scale with sustainability. He underlined the importance of focusing not just on standards of living, which help create assets, but also on quality of living, which ensures well-being, especially in the context of rising air pollution levels.
The planned airport expansion, he said, is expected to strengthen regional connectivity, support economic growth and reshape real estate demand across major and emerging cities.
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