How the Games Are Shaping Gujarat’s Next Big Economic Boom
With the Commonwealth Games 2030 approaching, Ahmedabad is witnessing one of the biggest investment waves in its history. Businesses, developers, global companies, and startups are actively exploring opportunities across real estate, hospitality, tourism, sports technology, infrastructure, retail, and financial services. Analysts estimate that CWG 2030 will attract over ₹20,000 crore in new investments, creating a long-term economic transformation for the region.
The combination of GIFT City, the world’s largest stadium, expanding metro networks, new hotels, and global sports tourism makes Ahmedabad a high-growth hub for investors.
Here are the sectors experiencing the strongest rise in investor activity:
Areas around Motera, Sabarmati, Airport Road, and GIFT City are seeing rapid appreciation in land prices. New residential and commercial projects are being launched to cater to athletes, tourists, global media teams, and corporate visitors.
Premium apartment complexes and commercial towers are expected to be completed by 2028–2029.
With 2 million visitors expected, hotel chains are investing heavily in luxury, mid-segment, and budget properties. Several international hotel brands are exploring land acquisition near the stadium zones.
Event venues, banquet halls, and resorts are also booming.
Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Riverfront is becoming a major tourism and entertainment hub. Opportunities include cafés, night markets, cultural centers, river cruises, and boutique hotels.
New malls, shopping streets, franchise stores, and food courts are emerging near key CWG locations. F&B brands are aggressively expanding their footprint.
Multiple new business categories have become high-value due to the Games:
AI coaching tools, player analytics platforms, fitness devices, biometrics systems, and performance-tracking wearables are gaining investor interest.
From staging ceremonies to athlete logistics, thousands of professionals are required — making it a booming industry.
EV taxis, shuttle services, rental bikes, and app-based travel services have become major investment targets.
With global broadcasters coming to Ahmedabad, media studios, production services, and digital content companies are expanding rapidly.
Ahmedabad offers unique advantages that make it India’s fastest-growing investment hub:
Ahmedabad sits at the center of Gujarat’s economic corridor, connected by expressways, highways, and international air networks.
Metro rail, smart surveillance, wide roads, and modern stadiums offer world-class city experience.
India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) is driving fintech, banking, IT, and startup investments.
Investor-friendly policies, subsidies, and streamlined approvals attract domestic and global businesses.
Investments made today will continue delivering returns long after CWG 2030. Economists expect:
Motera, Sabarmati, Chandkheda, Airport Road, and GIFT City are seeing the highest demand and price appreciation.
Yes — early investment (2025–2028) offers the best ROI because demand will surge as the Games approach.
Hospitality, retail, real estate, sports tech, logistics, and tourism services.
Absolutely. Infrastructure built for CWG will create long-term economic expansion.