Gujarat’s Two Global Investment Hotspots – Which One Wins for NRIs?
When it comes to premium real estate in Gujarat, two names dominate the conversation:
GIFT City – India’s global finance hub
Dholera SIR Activation Zone – India’s largest greenfield smart city
But when investors look beyond the headlines, the numbers reveal a very different story for those seeking high returns and rental yield.
Dholera vs. GIFT City – ROI Face-Off
Entry Price Advantage
- Dholera: Fully finished 1BHK studios starting from ₹40–55 L
- GIFT City: 1BHK apartments averaging around ₹1 Cr
- Dholera = ~60% cheaper entry point
Rental Yield Power
- Dholera: 7–10% p.a. (pre-leased rental demand already in place)
- GIFT City: 2–3% p.a. (driven mostly by office rentals)
Growth Potential
- Dholera: Projected 80–100% appreciation in the next 5 years
- GIFT City: Estimated 15–20% growth in the same period
- Dholera = ~4x stronger growth story
Demand Drivers
- Dholera: EVs, Semiconductors, Global manufacturing hubs
- GIFT City: BFSI, Fintech, IT services
ROI Snapshot (2025–2030)
| Asset | 5-Year ROI (2025–2030) |
|---|---|
| Dholera SIR 1BHK | ~123–150% |
| GIFT City 1BHK | ~27–34% |
The Verdict
- If you want prestige & financial services stability → GIFT City has its place.
- If you want high yield + exponential capital appreciation → Dholera is where the smart NRI money is flowing.
Timing is everything — Early entry into Dholera could be the wealth story of the decade for NRIs.
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