Bengaluru Development Authority to Auction Prime Urban Land, Aims Rs 1800 Crore Revenue
The Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) is gearing up to auction prime urban land parcels, with the aim of raising up to Rs 1,800 crore. This strategic move is designed to monetise land assets and boost revenues amidst persistent land scarcity in the city. The e-auction process is set to begin on December 1, 2025, with live online bidding taking place between December 17 and 18.
A major component of this monetisation initiative is the BDA’s planned auction of three large commercial land parcels in Konadasapura, located along the fast-growing Whitefield–Hosakote Road corridor in east Bengaluru. The largest parcel spans over 52 acres (about 2.13 lakh sq metres), while the two smaller sites measure 2.19 acres (10,037 sq metres) and 1.31 acres (7,193 sq metres), respectively. These parcels are being offered on an “as-is-where-is” basis.
The e-auction process will kick off on December 1, 2025, with the last date to express interest set for December 15. Live online bidding will take place between December 17 and 18, with a minimum bid increment of ₹500 per sq metre and a mandatory requirement of at least two bidders per site. According to the notification issued by the authority, successful bidders will need to pay 25% of the bid value immediately, with the remaining 75% due within 45 days of receiving the allotment letter.
Government-owned lands offer a high degree of comfort to potential buyers in terms of secure title, underlying zoning, and clear guidelines on building bylaws. Gaurav Kumar, Managing Director, Capital Markets and Land, CBRE India, commented, “This initiative by BDA to auction prime lands is a great opportunity for developers to invest in land parcels where they can commence construction in an immediate and hassle-free manner.”
The broader land disposal plan focuses on strategically located plots held by multiple public agencies, including urban development authorities and surplus government land earmarked for monetisation. Tender structures are expected to allow for freehold or long-term lease models, depending on land use norms and location.
The Bangalore property market has been on a steady growth trajectory, with top developers such as Prestige Group, Sobha Ltd, Godrej Properties, Puravankara, Brigade Enterprises, and Asetz Property acquiring large land tracts. With private land inventories shrinking amid a sustained property upcycle, developers are increasingly turning to government auctions to replenish their land banks, especially in the Whitefield belt.
Recent government-led auctions across cities have reinforced the appetite for premium land assets. In Hyderabad, the Telangana government clocked a ₹3,135-crore sale in the Raidurg financial district, while Mumbai’s civic body recently announced the auction of a 6-acre Worli parcel with a base price of ₹1,348 crore.
In Bengaluru, BDA’s regular e-auctions throughout 2025, covering both residential and commercial sites, have continued to support the city’s project pipeline, even as private developers step up direct land acquisitions. Bengaluru’s housing prices have maintained strong upward momentum, particularly in premium segments and larger units. Data from JLL India shows that residential sales in Bengaluru from January to September 2025 were recorded at approximately 45,815 units.
