New Delhi, May 27 -- India's premium real estate markets have historically followed a familiar rhythm. Capital arrives first, conviction follows later.

South Mumbai once represented the centre of gravity for wealth creation. Then came Bandra-Kurla Complex. Later, investors expanded toward the western suburbs, Navi Mumbai and peripheral growth corridors unlocked by infrastructure. Each transition looked ambitious at first-until it became obvious in hindsight.

Sonali Rajput believes the next shift is already underway.

As Group CEO and Executive Director of Samira Habitats (I) Ltd., Rajput has spent years studying land movement and acquisition behaviour across Alibag's evolving micro-markets. Her reading of the region is not rooted in hos...