PUNE smart Indian cities to invest in
Pune Proximity to Mumbai and a thriving education, engineering, automobile and IT scene have accelerated real estate activity in this once sleepy city. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway has made Pune a much sought-after location for out-of-town investors, while year-round good weather makes it a preferred destination for homebuyers. "In the last five years, the Pune real estate market has gone from an average performing one to one of the best performing," says Shantanu Mazumder, Director-Pune, Knight Frank India. Pune offers properties catering to end users as well as investors at various price points. Prices start at Rs 15 to Rs 30 lakh in the affordable segment. The premium segment starts at Rs 1.3 crore and luxury projects can cost up to Rs 2.5 crore. Vishrantwadi, Dhanori, Kharadi and Whagoli in east Pune and Wakad, Hinjewadi, Ravet and Tathawade in the west are the upcoming areas to scout in. GROWTH DRIVERS - Metro Rail: Pune Metro Rail Corridor I, connecti...