The Chennai Metro Rail's 22-km extension from St. Thomas Mount to Kanchipuram has received final environment clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on November 25, 2025. Featuring 8 new stations, this project complements NH-4 upgrades and aims for 2028 operations, promising enhanced connectivity and surging property values along the corridor.
Chennai's property market surges with 14% price growth and record residential sales in 2025, yet institutional investments plummet 69%. Analysts point to infrastructure timing gaps and end-user dominance as key drivers behind this market paradox.