**Coimbatore's Transformation** Long known as the Manchester of South India for its textile industry, Coimbatore has quietly emerged as one of Tamil Nadu's fastest-growing technology hubs. The city's strategic location, lower cost of living compared to Chennai, and proactive TIDEL Park development have attracted IT/ITeS companies and engineering firms alike. **Price Trends Across Key Localities** | Locality | 2024 Price (₹/sqft) | 2026 Price (₹/sqft) | Growth | |----------|---------------------|---------------------|--------| | Saravanampatti | 4,200 | 5,100 | +21.4% | | Peelamedu | 4,800 | 5,800 | +20.8% | | Singanallur | 3,900 | 4,700 | +20.5% | | RS Puram | 5,500 | 6,400 | +16.4% | | Ganapathy | 3,600 | 4,200 | +16.7% | **What's Driving Demand** - **Tidel Park Phase 2** in Saravanampatti is now fully operational, housing 35 companies employing over 18,000 people - **KGISL Tech Park** in Saravanampatti added 4 lakh sqft of office space in 2025 - Six new engineering colleges have set up campuses in the Kalapatti–Saravanampatti belt, boosting student rental demand - Reliance Jio's data centre in Coimbatore has brought in ancillary businesses **Rental Market** A 2BHK in Saravanampatti fetches ₹14,000–₹19,000 per month, up from ₹10,000–₹13,000 in 2023. Rental yields average 3.6–4.2%, making Coimbatore attractive for buy-to-let investors who find Chennai yields have compressed. **RERA Compliance** Tamil Nadu RERA has been active in Coimbatore, with 41 new project registrations in FY2025–26 compared to 27 in FY2024–25. Buyers should note that registration at tnrera.in is mandatory for projects with more than 8 units or over 500 sqm of development area. **Best Entry Points** For investors, **Saravanampatti** and **Kalapatti** offer the best near-term appreciation potential given the office supply pipeline. For end-users prioritising social infrastructure, **Peelamedu** and **RS Puram** remain the gold standard.