Delhi master plan proposes retail-led multimodal hubs at three key transit nodes

DDA’s Master Plan Delhi 2047 proposes integrated hubs at Anand Vihar-Karkardooma, Kashmere Gate and Nizamuddin-Sarai Kale Khan, with retail podiums, public spaces and interchange facilities. The plan awaits Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs notification.

— Source published Tue, 18 Aug, 2026, 12:47 IST · First seen Tue, 18 Aug, 2026, 13:00 IST · Source ET Small Business

What happened

Delhi Development Authority (DDA) · Delhi plans integrated transport hubs at Anand Vihar-Karkardooma, Kashmere Gate and Nizamuddin-Sarai Kale Khan, featuring

Key facts

  • 3 transport hubs
  • MPD 2047
  • 500-metre TOD radius
  • 600 km of new roads
  • 52 km Yamuna cycle track
  • 150 km paved paths and green corridors

Why this matters

Explore partnerships with developers, mobility operators and public agencies to secure retail, F&B and services positions within planned interchange ecosystems before tenant mixes and concession structures are finalized.

What to watch

  • MoHUA notification of Master Plan Delhi 2047 and publication of implementation rules.
  • DDA zoning, FAR, land-use and TOD regulations for the 500-metre influence zones.
  • Inter-agency agreements involving DDA, DMRC, NCRTC, Indian Railways, ISBT operators and municipal bodies.
  • Tender announcements for station redevelopment, retail podiums, public-realm works or commercial concessions.
  • RRTS service expansion and ridership trends at Anand Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan.
  • Rail, Metro and bus interchange redesigns that change passenger dwell time, station exits and retail visibility.
  • Land acquisition, resettlement, environmental clearance or litigation developments affecting node delivery.
  • Map existing and planned Metro, railway, ISBT and RRTS passenger flows at the three nodes, separating transfer passengers from destination footfall.
  • Prioritize Anand Vihar-Karkardooma for early retailer scouting because of its multi-modal interchange potential and eastern Delhi-NCR catchment.
  • Build small-format leasing pipelines for F&B, convenience, pharmacy, telecom, ATM/financial services, travel services, luggage, co-working and last-mile mobility operators.
  • Track whether retail space is controlled by DDA, DMRC, Indian Railways, bus authorities or private TOD developers; leasing pathways and concession models will differ.
  • Model cannibalization risk for nearby high-street and mall tenants, particularly around Kashmere Gate and Nizamuddin-Sarai Kale Khan.
  • Prepare flexible store formats and short lease/concession options, as initial hub footfall may be transfer-led rather than discretionary-shopping-led.