Arvind SmartSpaces Enters Vadodara with Rs 7 billion Housing Project

03 Nov 2025 CW Team

Arvind SmartSpaces (ASL), a leading real estate developer, has announced its entry into Vadodara with a large-scale horizontal residential project valued at around Rs 7 billion. The project, located in the Ajwa Road micro-market, marks ASL’s 23rd development in Gujarat and represents a strategic expansion into the city’s growing residential segment.

The upcoming project will blend smart design with modern amenities, offering luxury living amid natural surroundings while maintaining strong connectivity to the city centre.

Commenting on the development, Priyansh Kapoor, CEO and Whole-Time Director, Arvind SmartSpaces, said, “We are delighted to expand into Vadodara, one of Gujarat’s most vibrant residential markets. This project aligns with our strategy to grow in high-potential markets and strengthen our state-wide presence.”

ASL, part of the 120-year-old Lalbhai Group, has a development portfolio of over 108 million sq ft across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), and Pune. The company aims to continue its growth momentum across key urban centres in India.

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