Balmandaisa by DAC Launches on Porur–Poonamallee Road in Chennai

Launch and current status

DAC Developers held a launch and logo reveal at its Balmandaisa office on 11 September 2026, according to the company's launch statement. The developer describes the project as its latest residential development on the Porur–Poonamallee Main Road. Press coverage of the launch in late September 2026 said the 194 homes sit across two basement levels, a stilt floor and 13 residential floors.

As of October 2026, the project is in the sales phase and is recorded by RERA as under construction. The launch statement said the foundation was complete and construction was progressing, and that the two-level basement uses diaphragm wall technology.

Configurations, sizes and prices

The project mixes 2 and 3 BHK apartments with 4 and 5 BHK duplex units that come with private terraces. Carpet and saleable sizes in the filing and listing data are: 2 BHK at 1,139–1,157 sq ft, 3 BHK at 1,571–1,710 sq ft, and 4 BHK at 2,246–2,601 sq ft.

Listing data from October 2026 gives a 2 BHK price of ₹1.19–1.21 crore, a 3 BHK price of ₹1.64–1.79 crore and a 4 BHK price of ₹2.35–2.72 crore. A separate October 2026 price check put the indicative listed rate at ₹10,448 per sq ft. These prices come from third-party listings and should be confirmed against a current unit-wise price sheet from the developer.

Scale, layout and RERA filing

The RERA filing describes two blocks. Block 1 is 42 metres high, with an extended double basement, a stilt and ground floor, and floors 1 to 13 holding the 194 dwellings. Block 2 is 14 metres high, with a stilt floor and floors 1 to 3 that house the amenity facilities. The filing also describes residential-cum-commercial use, with shops and office space on the lower floors of Block 1.

The registered promoter is M/s. DAC Developers Private Limited, and the filing names Mrs. S. Durga as director and GPA representative. The filing shows one project registration, with no separate phase registration found.

Amenities and specifications

Listed amenities include a swimming pool, which the RERA filing places on the open terrace of Block 1, an air-conditioned gym, a yoga and meditation zone, a massage room, an indoor games room, a mini theatre, a multipurpose hall, a creche and an association room. The developer's launch statement refers to a standalone clubhouse named The Meridian spread across 10,000 sq ft.

Listed specifications include earthquake-resistant construction, vitrified and marble flooring, designer doors with smart locks, air-conditioning provisions, Type-C charging points and power backup.

Location and connectivity

The site sits on Mount Poonamallee Road, which carries the Chennai–Chittoor–Bangalore Road (old NH 4) corridor, and the Kundrathur–Mangadu Road borders the address. The developer's project page lists Kumananchavadi metro station at 1.0 km, Karayanchavadi at 2.5 km, Porur Bypass at 4.0 km and Poonamallee at 6.5 km, and Guindy railway station at 14.5 km.

Third-party map estimates from October 2026 put Chennai International Airport at about 18 km and Chennai Central at about 19 km by road. Road times depend on the exact point of access and traffic.

Metro corridor status

Chennai Metro Phase II Corridor 4, also called the Yellow Line, includes Kumananchavadi, Karayanchavadi, Porur Bypass and Porur Junction stations. The developer's project page listed these stations as under construction. A later report says the Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani stretch, about 15 km with 11 stations, was inaugurated on 11 October 2026 and carries passengers, with Kumananchavadi and Kattupakkam among the stations served.

The remaining section of Corridor 4 towards Lighthouse is still under construction. The underground tunnel drive from Panagal Park to Boat Club is targeted for December 2026, according to the operator's update. An environmental assessment schedule gave December 2026 as a planned completion date for the full corridor.

Market context in Porur

Housing.com's 2026 data puts the Porur average asking rate at ₹8,875 per sq ft, up 2.82% year on year. Magicbricks reported an average of ₹8,054 per sq ft for multistorey apartments in Porur in Q3 2026, a 1% quarter-on-quarter change. Market sources in 2026 gave an indicative rental yield of 3–4.2% for the locality, which is not specific to this project.

Against these averages, the listed rate for Balmandaisa is about ₹10,448 per sq ft, so the project is priced above the locality average in the October 2026 listing data.

About the developer

DAC Developers was established in 2006, according to the company. Its founder and managing director is Mr. Sathish Kumar Santhanam. The launch statement said the company has completed more than 150 projects and has expanded to Sivaganga and Coimbatore, with offices in Dubai and Singapore. The company's Chennai projects also include DAC Prospera in Porur.