{"id":60680,"date":"2025-10-24T19:04:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T13:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mint-money.in\/?p=60680"},"modified":"2025-10-24T19:05:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T13:35:32","slug":"the-rise-of-tonk-road-how-jaipur-is-becoming-indias-next-commercial-powerhouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mint-money.in\/index.php\/2025\/10\/24\/the-rise-of-tonk-road-how-jaipur-is-becoming-indias-next-commercial-powerhouse\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rise of Tonk Road: How Jaipur is Becoming India\u2019s Next Commercial Powerhouse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 24: <\/strong>Jaipur, once celebrated primarily as a heritage city, is now rapidly positioning itself as one of India\u2019s most promising economic hubs. With government policy backing, infrastructure expansion, and rising investor interest, the Pink City is attracting corporates, retailers, and entrepreneurs at an unprecedented pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the Rising Rajasthan Summit 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the state\u2019s potential, noting Rajasthan\u2019s \u201cadvanced connectivity network\u201d and \u201cdedicated young workforce\u201d as catalysts making it \u201ca prime destination for investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201d Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma echoed this vision, affirming that \u201cRajasthan is poised to play a pivotal role in India\u2019s journey toward becoming a fully developed nation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jaipur\u2019s Economic Momentum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This optimism is backed by strong fundamentals. Jaipur\u2019s economy, long associated with textiles, crafts, and tourism, is diversifying into IT, manufacturing, and services. The Mahindra World City SEZ near Jaipur, spread over 3,000 acres, already houses more than 80 global companies, while the city boasts nearly 2,000 registered startups across sectors like fintech, SaaS, and logistics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Policy initiatives such as startup incubators, single-window clearances, and the Smart City mission have further fueled the growth engine. Simultaneously, investments in connectivity, from metro expansion to expressways, are reshaping access. Jaipur\u2019s international airport, just minutes from the city\u2019s southern corridor, has become a hub for both domestic and overseas travel. Together, these factors are driving employment, urban development, and sustained investor confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tonk Road: The Emerging Axis of Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among Jaipur\u2019s many growth corridors, Tonk Road stands out as the most dynamic. Its<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">200-foot-wide expanse connects the city centre directly to the airport and key industrial zones, making it the natural axis for commercial expansion. Recent surveys show property values on Tonk Road surged by nearly 23.5% in 2025, one of the fastest gains in the city, fueled by demand from corporates and retailers seeking proximity to infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>City planners have also identified land near Tonk Road for repurposing into a dedicated<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201ceconomic hub,\u201d<\/em> further underlining its long-term potential. Analysts predict that residential and commercial activity in this zone will thrive, supported by jobs from SEZs and easy access to airport-bound traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aekum Hub: A Strategic Anchor At the heart of this corridor stands Aekum Hub, a 4.25 lakh sq. ft. development situated at the intersection of Tonk Road and the B2 Bypass. While Jaipur\u2019s rise is broad-based, Aekum Hub exemplifies the type of Grade-A infrastructure fueling investor confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nine-floor complex combines 2.5 lakh sq. ft. of premium office space, 55,000 sq. ft. of high-street retail, and a 20,000 sq. ft. leisure marketplace featuring 150 shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond scale, Aekum Hub integrates sustainability with modern design. The project is pre-certified IGBC Gold Rated, with provisions for solar power, LED-lit corridors, water recycling, and EV charging across its four-level parking facility. Tenants will benefit from a double-height reception lobby exclusively for offices, landscaped zen gardens, and advanced safety systems,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>hallmarks of a contemporary urban workplace.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking about the vision, Mr. Venu Agarwal, Co-Promoter of Aekum Hub, said: \u201cOur aim with Aekum Hub is to create not just another commercial complex, but a landmark that reflects the ambition and global outlook of Jaipur. Tonk Road\u2019s transformation inspired us to design a hub that blends efficiency, elegance, and sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr. Vijay Tekriwal, Co-Promoter of Aekum Hub, added: \u201cWe see this project as a catalyst for Jaipur\u2019s commercial future. By offering Grade-A offices alongside premium retail and leisure spaces, Aekum Hub provides an ecosystem where businesses can thrive, investors can gain long-term value, and the city can grow in a more organised, future-ready way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Future Beckons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jaipur\u2019s momentum is unlikely to slow. At the 2024 investment summit, the state signed trillions of rupees worth of MoUs, spanning sectors from energy to technology. Experts forecast that Jaipur\u2019s expanding service sector will reinforce its status as a national economic hub, attracting both multinational organisations and domestic enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For businesses and investors, this is a critical moment. Tonk Road is no longer just a connector to the airport; it is fast becoming Jaipur\u2019s commercial backbone. And projects like Aekum Hub, positioned squarely at its junction, represent an opportunity to claim a front-row seat in the city\u2019s growth story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Jaipur ascends into prominence, the message is clear: the city is open for business. The rise of Tonk Road marks the beginning of a new chapter in Jaipur\u2019s evolution, and with it, a new future for enterprises ready to grow alongside India\u2019s next commercial powerhouse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 24: Jaipur, once celebrated primarily as a heritage city, is now rapidly positioning itself as one of India\u2019s most promising economic [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":60682,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[654,653,652],"class_list":["post-60680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","tag-commercial-powerhouse","tag-jaipur","tag-tonk-road"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mint-money.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mint-money.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mint-money.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mint-money.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mint-money.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60680"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/mint-money.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60680\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60683,"href":"https:\/\/mint-money.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60680\/revisions\/60683"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mint-money.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60682"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mint-money.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mint-money.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mint-money.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}