Amitabh Bachchan buys land in Ayodhya for whopping ₹35 crore
What's the story
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has made a significant investment in Ayodhya, home to the iconic Ram Mandir. He acquired a 2.67-acre land parcel from The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) for ₹35 crore, marking his third investment in the city. The new property is situated close to HoABL's sprawling 75-acre The Sarayu project.
Past purchases
Bachchan's previous investments in Ayodhya
Bachchan's latest purchase is his fourth plotted development deal with HoABL. In May 2025, he purchased a 25,000sq ft plot near The Sarayu for nearly ₹40 crore. Earlier in 2024, he had acquired a 10,000 sq ft plot within the same project, a luxury mixed-use enclave in Ayodhya, for ₹14.5 crore. His real estate portfolio also includes a 10,000 sq ft land parcel in HoABL's Sol de Alibaug project, where he invested ₹10 crore, reported Hindustan Times.
Investment insights
'Bachchan's investment reflects a shared belief...'
Abhinandan Lodha, Chairman of HoABL, spoke about Bachchan's investment. He said, "Bachchan's investment reflects a shared belief in land as an intergenerational asset that preserves value over the long term." "At HoABL, we view land not merely as wealth but as a legacy. In Ayodhya, this legacy assumes a profound meaning, a virasat where faith and inheritance come together."
Market trends
Land prices in Ayodhya have grown significantly
Ayodhya's real estate market is witnessing a major transformation, with rising land values and growing interest in spiritual tourism and long-term investment. As per a report by Liases Foras titled Ayodhya - A Rising Global Spiritual Capital, the prices in Ayodhya have recorded a compound annual growth rate of 19%, with projections suggesting the rate could rise to 25% by 2035. The city's growth has been driven by large-scale infrastructure projects such as the expansion of the international airport.