Real estate is downstream of infrastructure. The neighbourhoods that win the next decade in Pune will be the ones connected by metro, ring road and IT-hub expansion. Here is how the infrastructure map is reshaping the property map.
Pune Metro — The Game Changer:
The Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar Metro (Line 3) is Pune's most consequential infrastructure project. Running directly through Baner and connecting Hinjawadi IT parks to the central business district in 35 minutes, it will reshape commute economics for over 5 lakh professionals.
Outer Ring Road & Highway Expansion:
The proposed Pune Ring Road and the widening of Baner Road, NDA Road and Mumbai-Pune Expressway approaches will reduce intra-city commute by 25–40%. Properties along these corridors capture the value uplift first.
IT-Hub Phase Expansions:
Hinjawadi Phase 3 is fully operational, and Phase 4 is in active planning. EON IT Park, World Trade Centre Kharadi, and Magarpatta City are all expanding capacity. This deepens the rental pool for residential markets within 20-minute drive radius.
Pune International Airport — Purandar:
The proposed second airport at Purandar will reduce western-Pune airport-access dependency and unlock new residential demand in the Pune–Mumbai corridor.
Smart City Mission:
Pune is among India's flagship Smart Cities. Capital allocations have funded LED street lighting, smart traffic signals, water-grid upgrades and underground utility ducting in Baner, Aundh and Kothrud.
Biodiversity Protection:
The 500-acre Baner-Pashan Biodiversity Park notification permanently protects green cover in western Pune. Adjacent residential projects (like 1 Presidential Sereno) capture a permanent green-view premium that cannot be replicated.
Health & Education Infrastructure:
Specialty hospital expansion (Jupiter, Manipal, Ruby Hall) and international school growth (VIBGYOR, Symbiosis, The Orchid School) follow the residential growth pattern, creating compounding livability.
The Investor's Playbook:
Buy where infrastructure is committed but not yet delivered — that is where the maximum value uplift sits. Baner today is exactly this — metro is approved and under construction, ring road is committed, biodiversity park is notified. The 5-year price uplift is largely already baked into 2026 prices, but the next 10 years remain open.
Where to Avoid:
Avoid markets where infrastructure is over-promised but not committed. Avoid markets without grade-A developers. Avoid micro-markets where rental yield is artificially propped by short-term IT expansion without accompanying social infrastructure.
Our Conviction:
Western Pune — and Baner Hills specifically — is the highest-conviction long-term residential bet in India today, on a risk-adjusted basis. The infrastructure stack is unparalleled, the green cover is protected, and the developer brand depth is the deepest in Pune.
Why NOW Realty Stands Apart:
With over 40 years of legacy in Pune real estate, NOW Realty has consistently set new benchmarks in design, construction quality, and customer experience. The flagship project — 1 Presidential Sereno on Pancard Club Road, Baner — represents the culmination of this experience: a 40-storey landmark tower adjacent to the 500-acre Baner-Pashan Biodiversity Park, offering 3, 4, 5 and 6 BHK configurations that redefine premium living in western Pune.
Construction Quality You Can Trust:
Factor stamp duty (5–6%), GST (1% for affordable, 5% for non-affordable under-construction), registration, parking, club membership, and 12 months of maintenance. The headline price is rarely the final cost.
Lifestyle & Amenities at 1 Presidential Sereno:
Residents enjoy a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the biodiversity park, a fully-equipped sports deck, multi-purpose clubhouse, indoor games arena, dedicated co-working lounges, a spa and wellness floor, EV-charging bays, biophilic landscaping at every podium, and an exclusive Sereno Concierge service. Every detail is engineered to make your everyday feel like a five-star vacation.
Location Advantage — Baner Hills:
Pune's infrastructure-driven real estate transformation is best understood in the context of where Baner sits today. Baner Hills enjoys the highest natural elevation in this micro-market, an unobstructed western breeze, immediate access to the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, a 12-minute drive to Hinjawadi IT Park, top-tier schools (The Orchid School, VIBGYOR High, Symbiosis), specialty hospitals (Jupiter, Manipal, Ruby Hall), and the upcoming Pune Metro extension. No other Pune micro-market combines this density of advantages.
Investment Outlook for the Next 5 Years:
Independent reports from JLL, Anarock and Knight Frank consistently rank Baner among Pune's top three appreciation hotspots. Analysts project a CAGR of 9-12% for the next five years for premium projects in this corridor, driven by metro connectivity, biodiversity-park protection, infrastructure spending under the Smart City mission, and the structural shift toward branded developers post-RERA. For end-users, this means your home will appreciate while you live in it; for investors, it means superior risk-adjusted returns versus equities or commercial real estate.
NRI-Friendly Buying Process:
NOW Realty offers a fully digital buying experience for NRI and out-of-station customers — virtual site tours, e-KYC, e-stamping via FEMA-compliant channels, dedicated relationship managers, and end-to-end home-loan tie-ups with HDFC, ICICI, SBI and Axis. Repatriation, Power of Attorney, NRO/NRE remittance, TDS handling and rental management are all supported by our in-house desk.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Buyers most commonly ask about RERA registration (1 Presidential Sereno is registered under MahaRERA P52100054930), possession timelines (phased handover starting 2026), payment plans (CLP, down-payment with discount, and subvention schemes are available), Vastu compliance (every unit is Vastu-aligned with master bedrooms in the south-west and entrances in auspicious directions), and resale liquidity (Baner has the deepest secondary market in western Pune, with average days-on-market under 60 for premium 3 and 4 BHKs).
Final Word:
Whether you are a young IT professional planning your first major purchase, a growing family seeking room to breathe, or an NRI looking for a forever-home in India, the decision you are about to make will shape your family's life for the next two decades. Choose location over discount. Choose construction quality over per-square-foot pricing. Choose a developer with a multi-generation reputation. And whenever you are ready, our team at NOW Realty would love to walk you through 1 Presidential Sereno — both on screen and on site. Reach us at +91 9552522270 or marketing@nowrealty.in for a personalised consultation, no strings attached.
