Indore, May 19 -- As Indore races towards metropolitan status, a simmering controversy over flat sizes has sparked concerns among buyers and activists alike.

With a population of over 4 million, Indore has grown beyond its urban core to encompass four tehsils-Mhow, Depalpur, Sanwer, and Indore itself. The city boasts institutions like IIT and top medical and engineering colleges, strong transport connectivity by air, rail and road, and proximity to the industrial hub of Pithampur, home to over 1,000 factories.

This growth has turned Indore into a hotbed for real estate investment. Dozens of colonies are cropping up each month across both urban and rural areas. While plots and farmhouses remain popular in the outskirts, high property price...