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OMR (IT Corridor), Chennai

OMR (IT Corridor)

Chennai's IT spine and launch hotspot

In short

Chennai's IT spine and launch hotspot. Homes in OMR (IT Corridor) average around ₹9,950/sq.ft (Square Yards locality price-trends page, Jun 2026), with 7% year-on-year price growth. By road, Tidel Park (OMR) is about 24 min away (11 km), Airport is about 43 min away (21 km), T. Nagar is about 45 min away (19 km). It suits working professionals and end-users & NRIs.

Average price
₹9,950/sq.ftSquare Yards locality price-trends page, Jun 2026
Price growth, year on year
7%
Drive to Tidel Park (OMR)
24 min
Projects listed with us
28

The place

About OMR (IT Corridor)

The Old Mahabalipuram Road (Rajiv Gandhi Salai) is Chennai's IT and residential engine — home to SIPCOT tech parks, top schools and the bulk of the city's new launches, with the metro extension underway.

For most buyers, the draw comes down to: it employment, metro connectivity, rental demand. Day to day, residents value sipcot it parks, metro phase-2 extension, deep new-launch supply.

Connectivity

Drive times from OMR (IT Corridor)

Airport

43min

21 km by road

Tidel Park (OMR)

24min

11 km by road

Chennai Central

61min

25 km by road

T. Nagar

45min

19 km by road

Typical drive times from Ola Maps road routing; they vary with traffic.

Everyday life

Schools, hospitals and shopping

Schools & colleges

  • San Academy CBSE School - Kamakoti Nagar4.5 km
  • APL Global School4.8 km
  • D.A.V. School, Pallikarnai5.2 km

Hospitals

  • Sri Sugam Hospital1.9 km
  • Unani Hospital3.3 km
  • Mugavari Eye Hospital & Research Institute4.2 km

Shopping & malls

  • Sekaran Mall2.0 km
  • Heritage RSL Mall4.5 km
  • Vivira Mall5.6 km

Prices

The numbers, plainly

Homes in OMR (IT Corridor) average about ₹9,950/sq.ft (Square Yards locality price-trends page, Jun 2026). Published data shows 7% year-on-year price growth. The underlying demand is anchored by it employment, metro connectivity, rental demand, which supports both resale liquidity and tenant demand. Treat any area average as a starting point: project, floor and possession date move the price more.

Who it suits

Best for

  • Working professionals

    Short commutes to major tech parks and offices, with metro or arterial-road access that keeps the daily drive manageable.

  • End-users & NRIs

    A dependable address for self-use or a managed, rentable asset held from abroad.

In OMR (IT Corridor)'s favour

  • SIPCOT IT parks
  • Metro Phase-2 extension
  • Deep new-launch supply
  • 7% YoY price growth

Worth weighing up

  • As an established, in-demand corridor, entry prices sit above the city average — budget accordingly.
  • Peak-hour traffic on the main arterial roads can be heavy — test the commute at office timings.
  • Inventory quality varies by builder — RERA status, approvals and possession track record are worth checking (we do this for you).
In short

The short answer

New apartments on OMR

OMR carries the deepest supply of new launches in Chennai. Recent launches on our books start from about ₹55 lakh (Jains Anushree, Navalur) to about ₹1.4 crore (DRA iHEART, Navalur), with Casagrand Ariana and DAC Cambridge in Semmancheri and Prestige Bougainvillea Gardens in Kelambakkam. All of them: Apartments New Launches

Good to know

Questions about OMR (IT Corridor)

Is OMR (IT Corridor) a good place to live in Chennai?

Chennai's IT spine and launch hotspot. The Old Mahabalipuram Road (Rajiv Gandhi Salai) is Chennai's IT and residential engine — home to SIPCOT tech parks, top schools and the bulk of the city's new launches, with the metro extension underway. Published data shows 7% year-on-year price growth. It works well for working professionals, end-users & NRIs.

How far is OMR (IT Corridor) from Tidel Park (OMR)?

By road, Tidel Park (OMR) is about 24 minutes (11 km) from OMR (IT Corridor) in typical conditions. Other key hubs: Tidel Park (OMR) is about 24 min away (11 km), Airport is about 43 min away (21 km), T. Nagar is about 45 min away (19 km).

What is the average property price in OMR (IT Corridor)?

Homes in OMR (IT Corridor) average around ₹9,950/sq.ft (Square Yards locality price-trends page, Jun 2026). The final price depends on the project, configuration, floor and possession stage — every listing on Property Point shows a transparent, up-to-date price band.

Is OMR (IT Corridor) good for investment?

Published data shows 7% year-on-year price growth for OMR (IT Corridor). Demand is backed by it employment, metro connectivity, rental demand. As always, project selection and entry price matter more than the area average.

What is the price of new apartments on OMR, Chennai?

OMR averages about ₹9,950 per sq ft (Square Yards, June 2026). New launches on our books start from about ₹55 lakh in Navalur to about ₹1.4 crore.

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