Industrial Land
RPS Group MD Calls for Planned Industrial Land and Infrastructure in Faridabad
RPS Group Managing Director R.C. Gupta has said Faridabad's industrial growth depends on planned land, infrastructure and connectivity, not only on factories. The commentary is dated 28 October 2026 and datelined New Delhi.
| Date of commentary | 28 October 2026 (datelined New Delhi) |
|---|---|
| Speaker | R.C. Gupta, Managing Director, RPS Group |
| Core argument | Industrial growth in Faridabad depends on land, infrastructure and connectivity, backed by well-planned industrial spaces and reliable utilities |
| Haryana IMT model | Six Industrial Model Townships developed by HSIIDC: Manesar, Bawal, Rohtak, Sohna, Faridabad and Kharkhoda |
| Proposed Faridabad-Palwal IMT | About 9,000 acres (proposal reported 28 September 2026) |
| State enabling fund | ₹500 crore for infrastructure upgrades in existing industrial areas |
| Related RPS project award | Construction contract of more than ₹450 crore for Phase 3 of RPS 12th Avenue, Sector 27C (25 October 2026) |
What the RPS Group managing director said
In a commentary dated 28 October 2026, R.C. Gupta, Managing Director of RPS Group, argued that Faridabad's industrial growth rests on land, infrastructure and connectivity, not only on the number of factories. He said the city's strategic location and links to industrial and commercial centres across the National Capital Region give it a strong base for future growth.
Gupta said infrastructure development could help Faridabad attract more industrial investment, provided growth is backed by well-planned industrial spaces, reliable utilities and infrastructure suited to manufacturers. He said the value of industrial real estate now depends on more than the availability of land.
The commentary says a more organised approach to industrial development can help Faridabad build on its existing strengths. Similar text appeared the same day on other news outlets.
What businesses need from industrial land
According to the commentary, businesses need suitable plot layouts, reliable power and water, road access, logistics facilities and room to expand their plants. The commentary does not name a specific project, land parcel, transaction or price.
Haryana's Industrial Model Township programme
Haryana's Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) are the state's main planned industrial format. HSIIDC has developed six of them: Manesar (about 4,000 acres), Bawal (3,300 acres), Rohtak (3,600 acres), Sohna (1,500 acres), Faridabad (1,800 acres) and Kharkhoda (over 3,200 acres).
Proposed expansions reported in September 2026 include Kharkhoda to about 5,800 acres, Kosli to about 5,000 acres, Bawal to about 2,000 acres, Sohna to about 1,500 acres and Faridabad-Palwal to about 9,000 acres.
Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a review meeting at the Haryana Civil Secretariat on the programme. Dr Amit Kumar Agrawal, Commissioner and Secretary of Industries and Commerce, said IMTs are being developed as modern and self-sufficient industrial areas, not only as land parcels.
A ₹500 crore enabling fund has been created for infrastructure upgrades in existing industrial areas. Proposed IMTs would combine industrial plots with warehouses, ready-to-use factory buildings, utilities and worker facilities.
Faridabad's location and connectivity
Faridabad is in the NCR and has an established industrial base with access to key markets. The city is served by National Highway 44 and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, and the metro network connects it to Delhi. The proposed Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad (FNG) Expressway is expected to further improve links.
RPS Group's recent activity in Faridabad
On 25 October 2026, RPS Infrastructure awarded KBE-Krishna Buildestates a construction contract of more than ₹450 crore for Phase 3 of RPS 12th Avenue, a 34-acre scheme on Main Mathura Road in Sector 27C. Phase 3 covers about nine acres and includes the Crosswalk mall and The Wisterias South. The scheme is planned to include offices, coworking, retail, dining and entertainment. The developer has not disclosed the number of apartments, the mall's leasable area or the completion date for Phase 3.
The commentary itself does not link to any of these projects. Its statements are a view on industrial planning in Faridabad.
What it means for buyers and investors
The commentary does not name a residential project, price, launch or deal, so it does not change terms for home buyers. It also attaches no deal, price or return figure that investors can act on.
For industrial occupiers and investors, the practical points are the ones the commentary and state programme raise: whether a plot sits inside a planned township with utilities, road access and room to expand, and how far the state's infrastructure funding reaches existing industrial areas. The local market effect of the proposed IMT expansions has not been quantified in published reporting.
What happens next
- RPS Group has not announced a next step, date or commitment on industrial land in Faridabad in the commentary.
- Haryana's IMT expansion proposals, including Faridabad-Palwal at about 9,000 acres, are at proposal stage as reported in September 2026.
- RPS 12th Avenue Phase 3 is under construction under KBE, with no completion date reported.
Frequently asked questions
Who made the statement about Faridabad's industrial growth?
R.C. Gupta, Managing Director of RPS Group, made the statement in a commentary dated 28 October 2026.
Does the commentary announce a new project or land deal?
No. The commentary does not name a project, land parcel, transaction or price.
What is an Industrial Model Township?
An Industrial Model Township, or IMT, is a planned industrial area developed by HSIIDC, Haryana's industrial development agency. The proposed IMTs would combine industrial plots with warehouses, ready-to-use factory buildings, utilities and worker facilities.
How big is the proposed Faridabad-Palwal industrial township?
The proposed Faridabad-Palwal IMT is about 9,000 acres, as reported in September 2026.
Is RPS 12th Avenue related to the industrial land comments?
The commentary does not refer to RPS 12th Avenue. The scheme is separate; on 25 October 2026 RPS Infrastructure awarded a construction contract of more than ₹450 crore for its Phase 3.