India, April 17 -- The ongoing expansion of Bengaluru's Namma Metro is poised to reshape the city's real estate landscape. As new metro lines extend into previously less connected areas, property prices are expected to rise, opening up fresh opportunities for development in the city's outskirts. Improved public transport is likely to attract more residents to these areas, potentially driving up rental rates as well, say experts.

This shift could also help ease the burden on the congested city centre, promoting more balanced growth across Bengaluru.

Bengaluru's purple metro line extends from Challaghatta in the southwest to Whitefield (Kadugodi) in the east. It covers 37 stations spread over 43 km. The green line spans from Nagasandra in...