The CII Uttar Pradesh Infrastructure Conclave 2026, held in Lucknow on 17 April 2026, brought together stakeholders from government, industry, urban planning, real estate, construction, insurance, home finance and allied sectors to assess the state’s infrastructure trajectory and opportunities for sustainable urban growth. Supported by SG Estates, Omaxe, Prism Cement, Berger Paints and Trilegal, with Construction World as Media Partner, the platform enabled cross-sector dialogue and knowledge exchange.Welcoming delegates, Alok Shukla, Director & State Head, CII Uttar Pradesh, underscored the need for strong government–industry collaboration to drive infrastructure-led growth. Gaurav Gupta, Director, SG Estates and Secretary, CREDAI National, highlighted the sector’s evolution, stressing regulatory certainty and private participation. Christoph Schnellmann, CEO, Noida International Airport (NIAL), noted the catalytic role of large infrastructure assets in regional development. Chief Guest Balkar Singh, IAS, Housing Commissioner and Secretary, Housing & Urban Planning Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, emphasised integrated infrastructure, housing expansion and policy-backed execution as key to sustaining growth.The first technical session reviewed a decade of infrastructure expansion across expressways, industrial corridors, metros, logistics and tourism. Jafar Alam, Partner, Trilegal, highlighted policy stability and governance frameworks as critical enablers. Shashank Chaudhary, IAS, Additional Chief Executive Officer, UP Expressway Industrial Development Authority, underlined the transformative impact of expressway-led development, alongside the need for climate-resilient infrastructure.Industry voices reinforced execution and innovation priorities. Anjani Kumar Pandey, Business Head, Omaxe, pointed to infrastructure-driven urban transformation. Vinod Mehta, VP & Project Head (Ayodhya), Larsen & Toubro, highlighted integrated planning in high-growth and heritage regions. S M Qasim Ali, Director, MI Builders and Vice President, CREDAI Uttar Pradesh, called for faster approvals and improved financing. Pratik Sen, Associate General Manager, Jindal Stainless, and Neetiraj Singh, Deputy General Manager, UltraTech Cement, emphasised advanced materials and sustainable construction technologies.A dedicated session on affordable housing, moderated by Manmohan Nijhawan, CBRE–Turner & Townsend, positioned housing as both a social and urban development priority. Smt Vandana Sehgal, AKTU, stressed design innovation and academic engagement, while Ar. Sandeep Kumar Saraswat highlighted context-sensitive planning. Industry voices added depth: Atul Vasudev, Regional Sales Manager, Berger Paints India, spoke on material advancements enhancing durability and efficiency; Upendra Mishra, AVP & Zonal Head, Bajaj General Insurance, emphasised financial protection and risk mitigation in housing ecosystems; and Rishabh Patel, Technical Manager, Asahi India Glass, highlighted energy-efficient glazing and modern building solutions.The conclave concluded that Uttar Pradesh’s growth will hinge on integrated planning, sustainability and continued collaboration.Execution Strength and Corridor-Led ExpansionIndia’s real estate sector is undergoing a structural shift driven by urbanisation, infrastructure expansion and evolving demand, said Mohit Goel, MD, Omaxe. He noted that Omaxe has evolved from a construction firm into a diversified real estate developer focused on integrated urban ecosystems.The company has delivered over 13.02 million sq m of real estate and operates across 31 cities in eight states, with a strong presence in Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets alongside key Tier-1 regions. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and retail developments, supported by an active project pipeline.Pandey highlighted marquee developments such as The Omaxe State in Dwarka, Omaxe Chowk in Chandni Chowk, and projects in Ludhiana, Faridabad, Chandigarh, Indore and Lucknow. He emphasised that a focus on mixed-use developments, PPP-led projects and strategic land positioning enables sustained growth and investment potential.How Connectivity is Reshaping Up’s Real Estate LandscapeGaurav Gupta, Director, SG Group; Secretary, CREDAI National, on how connectivity is reshaping UP’s real estate landscapeUttar Pradesh’s infrastructure push has transformed its real estate trajectory from a fragmented market to a networked growth economy, said Gaurav Gupta, Director, SG Group and Secretary, CREDAI National. Connectivity has emerged as the primary driver of investment and urban expansion.The expansion of expressways, airport infrastructure and tourism-led development in cities such as Ayodhya, Varanasi and Prayagraj has improved mobility and investor confidence, widening investment beyond traditional hubs like Noida, Ghaziabad and Lucknow. Emerging corridors are now driving demand across logistics, hospitality and housing.Gupta noted that real estate demand is increasingly shaped by access to transport and employment hubs, enabling corridor-led development and airport-driven urbanisation. Supported by policy reforms and improved ease of doing business, Uttar Pradesh is positioning itself as a key contributor to India’s real estate growth.