NOIDA: Industrial activity around the upcoming Noida International Airport has accelerated over the past year. Data from Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) shows that industrial allotments rose from 3,059 last March to 3,113 by March 13 this year, adding 54 plots.
Lease deeds executed also increased significantly, rising from 1,632 to 2,363 – an addition of 731 within a year. The number of units taking physical possession of industrial plots also climbed sharply, from 990 in March 2025 to 1,785 in March 2026. Officials said the growth reflects rising investor interest in the airport-led industrial corridor.
On March 6, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an aerodrome licence for the airport – a major step towards operationalising the greenfield airport project – indicating that the first flight could start within 45 days from the licence date.
According to the data, Yamuna Authority had allotted 3,059 industrial plots as of March 31, 2025, over the 25 years since its formation in 2001. The figure rose to 3,113 by March 13, 2026, reflecting an addition of 54 plots in one year.
While the rise in allotments was modest, other indicators of industrial activity recorded sharp growth, particularly lease deeds.
Yamuna Authority CEO RK Singh said the number of units taking physical possession of industrial plots also rose significantly. “We are ensuring that all allottees take possession of their plots and begin construction and development work,” he said.
Singh added that the Authority has taken several initiatives to streamline the execution of lease deeds and the possession of properties to allottees.
“We reviewed the allotted plots and identified key issues. Some plots were stuck in litigation, and we expedited the process. Farmers whose land was acquired were also given 7% developed plots. We additionally acquired land to meet the growing demand for industrial development in the area. Apart from this, we served notices and cancelled over 130 plots that had been allotted but not registered. However, the allottees soon approached the Authority and requested that the cancellations be withdrawn. Following this, the cancellation orders were revoked,” he said.
The trend reflects growing investor confidence as companies move ahead with project implementation, encouraged by the upcoming airport, which is expected to transform the region into a major industrial and logistics hub.
The data also shows that construction activity intensified over the past year. The number of sanctioned industrial building plans increased from 318 to 716, an addition of 398 approvals. Consequently, the number of units under construction rose from 120 to 341, marking an increase of 221 projects. This rise in construction is gradually translating into completed industries: completed units increased from 17 to 60, while operational units rose from nine to 33 during the same period. In addition, registrations under the Factories Act increased from five to 33, an addition of 28 units.
With the airport expected to become operational soon, officials believe industrial activity will accelerate further. Singh said around 400 industrial units are likely to become operational by the end of 2026.
The Authority has allotted industrial plots in areas such as Yamuna City, Apparel Park, Toy Park, and Medical Devices Park, among other sectors. On Monday, a Japanese delegation also met YEIDA officials to explore investment opportunities, including a proposal to develop a project on five acres near the airport.
