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Indumati Palace, a 145-year-old heritage building in Vadodara is being repurposed into a unique residential-commercial complex led by Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad in collaboration with Johnson Real Estate. Six 12-storey upscale apartment towers will surround the restored palace, which will serve as an exclusive clubhouse for the community. Retail space is planned in the palace's former front yard. The initiative was introduced around the recent Ganesh festivities, with delivery expected in about three years. Pratapsinhrao also aims to revive the palace's traditional Ganesh celebrations and continue spending more time in Vadodara by working from this new development.
Vadodara's Indumati Palace, a 145-year-old heritage property owned by Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad, is being repurposed into a landmark residential and commercial development. Six new 12-storey towers will be constructed around the palace two on each side and two behind ensuring the original structure's prominence remains intact. The palace itself will be restored and used as a clubhouse for residents, with recreational facilities integrated into the design. A retail component is planned in the palace's former front yard, combining heritage preservation with modern urban utility. Advertisement
Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad emphasized that the palace's historical charm and visual significance would remain untouched. He also plans to maintain a residence and office within the new complex, enabling him to spend more time in Vadodara and be actively involved in project operations. The development was launched around the recent Ganesh festivities, reflecting both cultural continuity and modern urban planning priorities.
Historically, Indumati Palace was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III and named after his granddaughter, Indumati Raje. The palace previously housed the royal library and administrative offices. Ganesh celebrations were originally held there until they moved to the Durbar Hall in 1967, a tradition Pratapsinhrao revived after acquiring the property in 2014. These celebrations are expected to continue as part of the project's cultural focus.
This is the royal family's second major project in Vadodara, following the development of a shopping mall on the site of the former Nazarbaug Palace near Mandvi Gate. The new project, developed by Baroda Crown Holdings in partnership with Johnson Real Estate, underscores a strategy to integrate heritage structures into functional urban spaces while creating upscale residential options.
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