The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) generated a record Rs 1,020 crore in revenue during the first quarter of FY 2026-27, compared to revenue of Rs 462 crore last year in the same period, as reported by news agency PTI. According to an official release, the numbers were fuelled by a robust demand for housing across all categories.“Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu has been continuously focusing on reimagining the sub-cities developed by DDA, resulting in the authority recording strong housing sales in the first quarter of FY 2026-27,” one official said.
The outlier
DDA sold 1,284 flats during the quarter, while 1,175 units were sold in the same quarter in the previous financial year. Sub city Narela emerged as the biggest contributor with 1,153 flats sold, accounting for 90% of the total sales. Most sales were executed in the EWS category.“The EWS category in Narela witnessed an almost complete sell-out, underscoring the demand for affordable housing in the area,” the executive further added.
Sales across categories
The strong response was witnessed across all housing segments. DDA sold 336 economically weaker sections (EWS), 322 LIG, 435 MIG and 191 high-income group flats. The MIG units accounted for the highest share at 34%.
Schemes and infrastructural development
The official release attributed the growth to DDA’s multiple housing schemes introduced simultaneously to cater to the housing needs of different sections of society.DDA’s ongoing housing schemes include DDA Karmayogi Awaas Yojana, DDA Nagrik Awaas Yojana, and DDA Towering Heights, East Delhi Hub, Karkardooma (FCFS), offering housing options across different income groups.To make the buying process easier, the benefits under these schemes have been extended until July 31. Buyers can complete the entire booking process online from the comfort of their homes. The flats are freehold and ready to move in, with sample units available for viewing.As per the officials, DDA’s continuous infrastructure development efforts, including key projects such as the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) and the upcoming Rithala-Narela-Kundli Metro corridor, also played a key role in the record sales. “To attract buyers, the schemes have been driven by a series of institutional and people-centric reforms.We introduced multiple schemes simultaneously to cater to the housing needs of different sections of society, expanded access to affordable housing finance through multiple lending options, strengthened public support through dedicated helpdesks and digital platforms, including a WhatsApp chatbot, and intensified awareness and outreach initiatives,” the executive added.DDA has worked in close coordination with other agencies to improve safety and commuting facilities in areas such as Narela, he added.The quarterly performance builds upon DDA’s record housing sales during FY 2025-26, with a total of 11,764 flats sold across various housing schemes.
