From connectivity to gains Spotlight on Mohali’s Sectors 97 & 98

Over the past few years, India’s Tier-2 cities have moved from the sidelines to the centre stage of real estate growth, often outpacing their Tier-1 counterparts in both sales volumes and price appreciation. Amid the emerging tier 2 cities, Mohali stands as a prime example of this shift with new corridors shaping the city’s next chapter.

Among them Sectors 97 and 98 are unfolding as the city’s growth frontier well-positioned at the intersection of connectivity, sustainability and investment promise.

These sectors are not just extensions of Mohali’s map but are playing a pivotal role in pushing its urban fabric closer to the ambitious Aerocity and Aerotropolis developments blending modern infrastructure with a green future-ready vision.

Seamless connectivity

What sets Sectors 97 and 98 apart is their seamless connectivity anchored by Mohali’s expanding road and transit network.

With direct frontage on the Airport Road (PR-7) and the planned PR-8 sector road these sectors enjoy effortless access to Chandigarh Airport, Aerocity and the IT City.

Their proximity to the Banur-Kharar highway (NH-344) complemented by wide 130–200 ft planned roads ensures quick routes to Zirakpur, Panchkula and Chandigarh.

Besides, the recently inaugurated 31 km PR-7 Greenfield highway linking IT Chowk to Kurali has further cut travel time and strengthened mobility across the region.

The upcoming Mohali city railway station and proposed metro corridor weave these sectors even more tightly into the region’s transport ecosystem making them not only well-connected but also future-ready for modern urban living.

Green vision

Adding to the strength of infrastructure is the green vision that sets both sectors apart.

GMADA’s plan for a 35-acre Urban Forest in Sector 97 Mohali’s first dedicated woodland brings with it a Rs 32 crore investment and a dense cover of native and medicinal trees.

This initiative is more than a park, it’s a living breathing green lung that will improve air quality offer recreation and create a natural buffer for residents.

Complementing this, the city has earmarked Rs 17 crore in 2025–26 for the development and upkeep of parks, ensuring landscaped boulevards, shaded corridors and community spaces become defining features of these sectors.

Together these efforts reflect Mohali’s smart-city ethos where growth is balanced with sustainability and wellness.

Moreover, for investors the growth of Sectors 97 and 98 is both about momentum and an opportunity.

Lucrative returns

Reports tell that the Tricity market has already seen values climb 15–20% in just the past two to three years with Mohali’s newer sectors like 97, 98, 99 and 107 recording even sharper gains of 35–40% between 2023 and 2025.

With infrastructure upgrades and green initiatives converging here, similar appreciation trends are expected to continue.

Demand is also strongly driven by Chandigarh’s space crunch and rising interest from NRIs, professionals and NCR buyers seeking better value.

This strong buyer appetite ensures healthy rental yields and strengthens the long-term resale potential making these sectors a rare combination of lifestyle appeal and investment upside.

As Mohali continues to push its boundaries toward Aerocity and Aerotropolis these sectors will not just grow alongside the city but help define its next decade of real estate expansion setting a new benchmark for balanced and modern urban living. TNS