DLF Receives In-Principle Building Plan Approval for Retail Block 'Pratham' in Cybercity, Gurugram Under TOD Policy
DLF Receives Approval for Pratham Retail Block in Cybercity
DLF Limited has received in-principle approval for building plans of a retail block named Pratham near Building 8 in DLF Cybercity under the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Policy for mixed-land use comprising 70% IT and 30% commercial space in Sectors 24, 25, and 25A, Gurugram.
The approval was granted by the Director, Town & Country Planning, Haryana, Chandigarh via memo LC-5120-IV/JE(RK)/2026/7881 dated 05.03.2026.
Rationale and Policy Framework
The approval signals DLF's expansion within Cybercity under Haryana's Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) framework. Transit-oriented development is a mixed-use residential and commercial area designed to maximize access to public transport, typically featuring a transit station or stop with residential and commercial development around it.
The TOD policy allows for greater densification along transit corridors while raising capital for further development of mass transit services. Only group housing, mixed-use complexes and IT/ITeS are permitted usages in the TOD zones. The 70-30 IT-commercial split in Pratham aligns with this permitted use framework.
Context: Cybercity's Role in Gurugram's Commercial Landscape
DLF Cyber City is a commercial area in Gurugram, Haryana, established in 2003. The integrated business district spans 125 acres and offers approximately 15 million square feet of commercial space for retail and corporate operations.
The area is home to several top IT and Fortune 500 company offices and is considered one of the largest hubs of IT activity in Delhi NCR. The large-scale campus caters to Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) within a vibrant and professionally managed business ecosystem.
In 2013, Rapid Metro was introduced in Cyber City, connecting it to the Delhi Metro. The development has direct frontage on NH-8, ensuring high visibility and seamless access for businesses operating across Delhi NCR.
Existing Retail and Amenities
DLF Cybercity already hosts significant retail and lifestyle infrastructure. The DLF Cyber Hub, opened in 2013, spans about 37,000 square metres (400,000 square feet) and houses various clothing brands such as Decathlon, Marks & Spencer, Nike, Skechers, The Body Shop, Chumbak, and Uniqlo, as well as a large bookshop called The Crossword.
The campus includes banks, ATMs, pharmacies, DLF's private Fire Station and dedicated 24/7 ambulance and essential services. An on-campus medical centre supports employee health, while creche and day-care facilities address the needs of working parents.
DLF's Track Record in Commercial Real Estate
With 75 years of real estate investment, development, and management experience, DLF has an unparalleled scale of delivery and an unmatched track record of customer-centric service excellence in India.
Founded in 1946 by Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh, the company began with residential land development in Delhi and gradually expanded into integrated townships, residential communities, commercial office spaces, and retail destinations across key Indian cities.
DLF Offices is renowned for developing iconic cyber cities comprising grade A office buildings, IT Parks, and IT SEZs. With presence in New Delhi, Gurugram, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chandigarh, the total managed portfolio stands at 28 million square feet.
DLF Cyber City Developers Limited owns and operates a rent-yielding portfolio of office and retail assets of nearly 27 million square feet, with significant further development potential.
Strategic Expansion in Gurugram
The Pratham approval reflects DLF's continued investment in Gurugram's commercial ecosystem. The company continues to launch high-end housing projects such as The Dahlias, and is actively developing luxury, senior living, and neighborhood retail spaces. This mixed-use retail development aligns with DLF's broader strategy to create integrated commercial and lifestyle destinations within existing operational hubs.