India, April 17 -- Plotted developments in Bengaluru accounted for nearly a third of all project registrations in the first quarter of 2026. Of the 98 projects approved by the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority during the period, 32 were plotted developments, more than double the 17 recorded in the same quarter last year. With rising construction costs pushing apartment prices higher, plotted layouts are emerging as a more accessible entry point, particularly in peripheral and growth corridors, experts said.

Plotted projects accounted for 33% of the city's total RERA registrations in Q1 2026, 32 out of 98 projects, marking the highest share among major Indian metros. The surge is particularly notable compared to Q1 2025, when onl...