Saras Baug Pre-Launch Tests Pune's Old-City Price Ceiling

A Small Saras Baug Launch Enters Pre-Launch Sales

Kohinoor has put Kohinoor Saras Nagar into pre-launch in Saras Baug, Pune Central, with bookings open for 2 and 3 BHK apartments. The project sits on a 0.83-acre plot with 56 homes, carries MahaRERA registration PR1260002500761, and is due for possession in December 2030. Carpet areas run from 800 to 1,403 sq ft.

The launch is small by Pune standards, but its location makes it worth a close look. Saras Baug is an older, well-settled neighbourhood on the Satara Road and Bajirao Road belt, and a scheme of this size tests how much buyers will pay for a new address inside an established area. The developer describes it as a limited-edition residence built around privacy, and the listing material highlights lush greenery on the site.

Impact on Homebuyers

Price is the first question most buyers ask. At a base rate of ₹25,135 per sq ft, as of November 2026, the unit values work out as follows. Facts as on November 2026, from RERA / the developer.

The 2 BHK units of 800 and 850 sq ft carry two bathrooms and two balconies, while the 3 BHK units of 1,104 and 1,403 sq ft carry three of each.

Against the neighbourhood, the base rate sits a little above nearby schemes, which our market data puts at roughly ₹22,800 to ₹24,850 per sq ft. That premium is the price of a newer, smaller and more private project. Comparable new launches in Saras Baug are listed at ₹1.83 crore to ₹3.05 crore for 2 and 3 BHK homes. The larger 3 BHK at the base rate sits above the top of that band, so buyers wanting the bigger layout should weigh that gap carefully. Locality property rates have been stable over the last few years, and rents have risen over the past year, which suits buyers who plan to let out a unit.

Budget for the extra costs too. Maharashtra stamp duty is 6% for male buyers, 5% for female buyers and 5.5% for joint ownership, with registration at 1% of the total value. A sister Kohinoor project in Hinjewadi bills around ₹4,000 a month for maintenance on a 2 BHK, which gives a rough sense of the ballpark. For loans, a Kohinoor project in Kharadi is approved by HDFC Home Loans, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India and Axis Bank, a useful signal for buyers here.

Expert Analysis

Kohinoor has built a large footprint in Pune, with more than 9 million sq ft delivered across the city since the group was founded in 1983 by Krishnakumar Goyal. Its construction arm, Kohinoor Constructions, has operated since 1989, and its completed Kondhwa project is one of several delivered schemes. The developer's record is solid, but it is not spotless. A sister project at Kohinoor Central Park has its RERA possession date set at December 2028, against an earlier target of December 2026. Buyers should read the possession clause closely and not take any date as fixed.

The location carries real strengths. Swargate Metro Station is 0.6 km away, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Nagar railway station is 4.8 km off. National Highways 60 and 65 serve the area, and Parvati Hill is within walking distance. Poona Hospital is close by. The published amenity list covers 24/7 security, power backup, ample parking, landscaped gardens, a fitness area and indoor recreation spaces, which is sensible for a project of 56 homes. Buyers expecting a larger clubhouse or a full sports complex will find that the list does not promise one.

The main drawback is time. Possession is set for December 2030, so buyers who need a home soon will be waiting several years, and the construction risk runs for that whole period. Traffic on Bajirao Road and Shivaji Road is also a daily reality, and the planned tunnel that would ease it is still at the proposal stage.

What to Expect Next

Pune Municipal Corporation began planning a four-lane tunnel from Shaniwarwada to Saras Baug on 6 November 2026, with the aim of easing traffic on Bajirao Road and Shivaji Road. The route will depend on a feasibility study, so buyers should treat it as a possibility rather than a certainty. Larger projects nearby may add to the wider transport picture. Pune Metro Phase 2 has a proposed investment of INR 9,897 crore, the Pune Ring Road of 138 km is targeted for completion around mid-2027, and the Pune-Bengaluru Expressway is targeted for 2028. Over the coming months, watch for the formal launch event, the first published payment schedule and any change to the base rate as bookings move forward.

Related Projects & Areas Affected

• Swargate Metro corridor: the station sits 0.6 km from the site and is within walking distance, the strongest transit link in the area.
• Satara Road and Bajirao Road: the main arterials whose congestion the proposed tunnel aims to relieve.
• Parvati Hill: a green landmark within walking distance that adds to the neighbourhood's appeal.
• Kohinoor's Kondhwa project: a completed Kohinoor scheme in Pune, useful for judging the developer's delivery record.
• Saras Baug new launches: comparable schemes listed at ₹1.83 crore to ₹3.05 crore, the benchmark for buyers weighing this launch.

Full project details: Kohinoor Saras Nagar