📍 Area photo · Devanahalli© Shyamal · CC BY-SA 3.0Tata Varnam
by Tata Housing · Off Airport Road, Akkalenahalli–Mallenahalli · North Bengaluru
Project score only — not a price check or legal clearance.
Starting price from the developer's site, 9 Oct 2026. Not your unit's quote.
Scored on 5 of 6 factors · #171 of 325. Analysis, not a recommendation.
RERA no. on file from the developer — confirm it on rera.karnataka.gov.in. Title and approvals need a lawyer — Legal Desk.
We don't give a buy or negotiate verdict yet — either the price hasn't been verified with the developer, or unit sizes aren't published so the real ₹/sqft can't be checked. Get the builder's own cost sheet before deciding.
Why
- ● Unit sizes aren't published, so the true ₹/sqft can't be judged yet — ask for the official cost sheet.
- ● Possession is about 30 months away — factor in rent and delay risk.
- ● Tata Housing is not yet rated by AlphaDesk — check its RERA history before booking.
Brochure vs Reality
What the sales pitch says — and what the data says.
- “Metro connectivity”Nearest running station: Krishnarajapura (Purple) — 27.66 km, a drive away. KIAL Terminals on the Blue line (5.38 km) is still under construction.✕ Doesn't hold
- “Best price / launch offer”Unit sizes aren't published, so the true ₹/sqft can't be judged yet — ask for the cost sheet.? Verify
- “Possession soon”No committed date is public — check the RERA registration for the promised date.? Verify
- “Great investment, high appreciation”Likely ~8.3% a year (appreciating) vs ~7% from a bank FD. ₹1 Cr could become ~₹1.49 Cr in 5 years.✓ Holds up
- “24×7 water, premium living”In Devanahalli, tanker and borewell dependence is common; flood risk is low. Ask residents of nearby buildings about summer water.✕ Doesn't hold
- “Trusted developer”Tata Housing isn't rated by AlphaDesk yet — check its past projects and complaints on rera.karnataka.gov.in.? Verify
- “All approvals in place”Ask for the RERA number, title deed + 30-year EC, sanctioned plan and (if ready) OC — and verify each yourself.? Verify
Is the price fair?
Unit sizes aren't published, so this ₹/sqft is an estimate and the comparison below is only a rough guide. Get the official cost sheet before judging the price.
Green = fair price range
On a typical 1,550 sqft unit, closing at our target saves about ₹4 L.
Four checks, one project
If handover slips 6 / 12 / 24 months: ~₹5.4 L / ₹11 L / ₹22 L in rent + loan interest.
Open the engine →Bear · base · bull yearly return on your cash if rented out, under assumed area growth and rent. Not a forecast.
Open the engine →Levers: payment terms, parking and floor-rise waivers, stage of construction and real alternatives. No discount is guaranteed.
Open the engine →GST, stamp duty and registration on top of the listed ₹1.69 Cr (₹1.9 Cr in all). Builder charges (parking, club, PLC) aren't included — check them in the Quote Analyzer.
Open the engine →Scenarios use Devanahalli's assumed growth and rent, 25% down and an 8.5% loan. Delivery risk is a qualitative read of the builder's record — not a probability for this project.
What taxes add to the listed price
GST, stamp duty, cess and registration on the developer's advertised starting price of ₹1.69 Cr. Builder extras like parking, PLC and corpus depend on your unit, so they aren't guessed here.
- GST @ 5% on the home price+₹8.4 L
- Stamp duty @ 5%+₹8.4 L
- Cess (10% of duty)+₹84,500
- Surcharge (2% of duty)+₹16,900
- Registration fee @ 2%+₹3.4 L
Karnataka rules as listed in the Builder Quote Analyzer. Stamp duty is charged on the higher of the price and the guidance value.
Your real commute from here
Peak-hour door-to-door estimates to Bengaluru's big job hubs — by road and, where it's faster, by running metro.
- Airport / Aerospace Park5.2 km🚗 Road31 min
- Manyata Tech Park24.2 km🚗 Road125 min
- Whitefield / ITPL29.2 km🚗 Road149 min
- Bagmane / CV Raman Nagar30.1 km🚗 Road154 min
- Yeshwanthpur / WTC / Peenya31.3 km🚗 Road159 min
- MG Road / CBD32.2 km🚗 Road164 min
Model estimate: road ≈ 17 km/h at peak; metro adds walk/auto to the station and ~2.2 min a stop. Test it once at 9 am before you book.
Score breakdown
The AlphaScore is an analytical project score — not a price check and not a legal clearance. Weights shown in brackets. Left out for lack of evidence: builder trust — the score is re-weighted over the rest, never filled with a guess.
Asking price against what similar homes in the area are worth
Connectivity, jobs, schools and daily needs
How quickly and well it would sell later
Layout, amenities, maintenance and water
Rental income and expected price growth
What it costs you every month
Smallest unit (₹1.69 Cr), 75% loan at 8.5% for 20 years.
- EMI₹1.1 L
- Maintenance₹6,200
- Property tax₹1,127
Estimates: maintenance ≈ ₹4/sqft/month, property tax ≈ 0.08% of value a year. Your bank's rate and the builder's maintenance figure will change these.
Can I afford it?
For a ₹1.69 Cr home, 20-year loan.
35–50% of income — doable but tight. If rates rise 2%, EMI becomes ₹1,26,545 (51% of income).You're short ₹13 L in upfront cash (banks lend at most 75%).
Illustration: 5 years at the area's trend
A what-if, not a forecast: the starting price grown at Devanahalli's estimated trend of 16.3% a year. Area trends are AlphaDesk estimates, and past growth doesn't predict future prices.
Rent (estimate): homes here may earn about 3% a year — roughly ₹42,250 a month on a ₹1.69 Cr home.
Questions to ask the sales team
Built from what's still unknown about this project. Ask them in writing — keep the answers.
- 1What is the RERA registration number for the tower/phase I'm buying in?
- 2Please share the full cost sheet with carpet area, super built-up area and the loading %.
- 3What is the all-inclusive price: car park, PLC, floor rise, club, BESCOM/BWSSB deposits, legal and corpus?
- 4What possession date is committed in the RERA registration and the sale agreement?
- 5Which projects has Tata Housing delivered in Bengaluru, and were they on time?
- 6What is the monthly maintenance per sqft, and how many months' advance do you collect?
- 7Which banks have approved this project for home loans?
- 8Is the water supply Cauvery, borewell or tanker — and what do current residents pay for water?
Tata Varnam: quick answers
Short, sourced answers — each one stands on its own.
What is the price of Tata Varnam?
Tata Varnam starts at ₹1.69 Cr (3 BHK; 5 BHK duplex), according to Tata Housing's own website, checked on 9 Oct 2026. GST, stamp duty and registration add about ₹21 L on top.
Where is Tata Varnam located?
Tata Varnam is in Off Airport Road, Akkalenahalli–Mallenahalli, in the Devanahalli area of North Bengaluru, about 27.66 km (straight line) from Krishnarajapura metro station.
What is the RERA number of Tata Varnam?
Tata Varnam is registered with Karnataka RERA under PRM/KA/RERA/1250/303/PR/110825/007988 and 3 more phases. Confirm it on rera.karnataka.gov.in before paying.
When is possession of Tata Varnam?
Possession of Tata Varnam is Not stated by the developer — check RERA. Compare it with the date in your agreement.
What home sizes does Tata Varnam offer?
Tata Varnam offers 3 BHK; 5 BHK duplex (per Tata Housing, 9 Oct 2026).
Who is the developer of Tata Varnam?
Tata Varnam is by Tata Housing. AlphaDesk hasn't rated Tata Housing's delivery record yet — check its past projects on the RERA portal.
Is Tata Varnam a good buy?
AlphaDesk gives Tata Varnam a project score of 74/100 (B+) on location, builder record, resale and living comfort. That is an analysis, not a legal clearance — check the title, approvals and your unit's cost sheet before paying.
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