With India’s top cities becoming increasingly dense and real estate prices reaching new highs, many investors and families are now rethinking what kind of property truly adds value to their lives. Apartments offer limited space and no long-term emotional return. Independent houses in the city come with heavy financial and maintenance burdens. But owning open land—especially in the form of gated farmland—is rapidly emerging as the smartest and most versatile way to grow wealth and improve lifestyle.