Who is the owner of Noida’s iconic Atta market? Story behind Sector 18’s busiest hub once hailed as CP of Noida News24 –

Noida Atta Market- Long before towering malls entered Noida’s landscape, Atta market in sector 18 was the main crowd-puller. From cafes, clothing stores, jewellery shops, groceries, utensils outlets to food joints, it had something to offer to everyone. From being hailed as the “Connaught Place of Noida,” to “Mini Sarojini nagar,” a version of Delhi, Atta market has stood the test of time, carving out its own unique identity. Over the years, the market has become more vibrant, with shops expanding and catering not only to Noida residents but also to people from nearby parts of Delhi like New Ashok Nagar, Mayur Vihar Phase1, Akshardham etc.

Originally envisioned as the commercial heart of Noida, Atta Market has evolved into a bustling hub with over 700 shops ranging from clothes to appliances to tattoo shops to eating joints. While many shops are officially registered, the area is also marked by encroachments, with hawkers occupying the footpath. Another sight that adds to Atta’s story is the Delhi Metro’s Blue Line, which runs above Lieutenant Vijayant Thapar Marg and crosses the Sector 18 Metro Station. The station acts as a symbolic divide, by separating the old and vibrant charm of Atta Market from the sleek malls and branded outlets on the other side.

Who is the owner of Noida’s iconic Atta market?

While locals may say that the charm of Atta market has faded over the years, or it no longer looks like how it did 50 years ago, one thing remains undeniable; that is the name that comes to everyone’s mind upon hearing “Noida Sector 18” is the Atta market. This leaves one to wonder who exactly owns the market and who holds authority over it? In this article we will explore how Atta shaped into the vibrant hub it is today, while also answering the question related to its ownership.

The Noida Atta Market is not directly owned by any single government entity, it’s a local market within the city of Noida. While shops are privately owned or rented, the overall management, regulation, and development of the market area fall under the jurisdiction of the Noida Authority, which is a governing body under the Uttar Pradesh government. Currently, the Noida Authority holds the final say on ownership and administrative matters. Shopkeepers or vendors usually get to run their shops in Atta market after securing the highest bid. The market’s day-to-day functioning is overseen by the Sector 18 Market Association, led by its president, SK Jain.

Atta Market began as a simple village market specialising in wheat flour (atta) and gradually evolved into a thriving urban space. Over the years, the market’s demographic has shifted from a hotspot for young shoppers, to a place attracting more family-oriented crowd, with cafes being replaced by jewellery stores and eye care showrooms. Traders have also vested their interests in running shops here, shifting from Delhi’s CP, Sarojini Nagar or Janpath.