29 Nov 2025

A quiet shift is unfolding across Mumbai as the Permanent Transit Camp (PTC) model gains momentum in unlocking long-stalled slum redevelopment. Traditionally, projects in areas where sale rates could not exceed INR 20,000 per sq ft struggled to break even due to rising construction costs, unstable negotiations and heavy premium payouts. The PTC framework bypasses these bottlenecks by shifting eligible slum households to a separate, fully certified permanent structure, freeing the original land for unencumbered development. With third-party funding shouldering all expenses and developers earning fixed fees without investment exposure, the model is reshaping both market dynamics and neighbourhood conditions.Read more

28 Nov 2025

The Maharashtra government has approved the detailed project report and phase I implementation plan for the Uttan-Virar Sea Link, a large regional connectivity project valued at INR 58,755 crore. The plan covers a 24.35 km sea bridge and 30.77 km of connecting roads, forming a 55.12 km corridor. The state will extend INR 11,116.27 crore as non-interest support, while the remaining funds will be raised by MMRDA and external borrowings. The proposal follows earlier revisions that had significantly reduced the project's earlier estimated cost.Read more

28 Nov 2025

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has initiated a major cleaning drive on busy city roads and the MIDC area to reduce dust and air pollution. Under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailash Shinde and Additional Commissioner Sunil Pawar, all eight departments are actively participating. Roads such as Thane Belapur Marg, Amra Marg, and main MIDC streets are being cleared of accumulated soil using brooms, flipper machines, and mechanical vehicles, followed by washing with treated sewage water. Dust suppression foggers are deployed at busy intersections, and vigilance teams monitor construction and industrial sites.Read more

26 Nov 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis has laid out a plan for all significant infrastructure projects in Mumbai to be completed by 2032, aiming for full city transformation within five to seven years. He emphasised work on sea-link extensions, new tunnels, free-flow bridges, and link roads to reduce congestion on the Western Express Highway. The metro network is to be built within five years, while public transport will be electrified. Sewage treatment upgrades and green zones in Dharavi form part of his wider environmental goals.Read more

26 Nov 2025

Wallnut Real Estate Services has facilitated the sale of a 3,125 sq ft carpet office unit at ONE BKC in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex for INR 38 crore, marking one of the city's highest-value office transactions in the past week. The deal, completed between buyer Sawariya Futureworks Ltd and seller Harmony Realty, closed at INR 38.3 crore, translating to a benchmark rate of INR 1,22,000 per sq ft. The transaction reinforces ONE BKC's appeal as a premier Grade A commercial hub known for strong tenant demand and strategic connectivity. Wallnut's Sukant Mangal said the record price reflects the project's long-standing position at the top end of Mumbai's office market.Read more

26 Nov 2025

Mumbai University has commissioned a 200 kW solar-power system at its Kalina campus, covering seven key buildings, including Ambedkar Bhavan, Mehta Bhavan, and the Life Science Block. With net metering, this installation is expected to generate around 260,000 units annually and save over INR 4 lakh per month in electricity costs. The project is part of a larger green campus push, backed by a partnership with Comet India and United Way Mumbai, that also includes rainwater harvesting, recycling, biodiversity efforts, and climate-skills programmes.Read more

25 Nov 2025

Sobha Ltd has entered the Mumbai housing market with the launch of 'SOBHA Inizio', its first residential project in the city. The 1.038-acre development will offer 310 apartments priced between INR 2.8 crore and INR 5.75 crore, in partnership with the landowner. While project costs and revenue projections were not disclosed, the launch comes on the back of Sobha's strong performance, including its highest-ever sales bookings of INR 3,981.4 crore in the first half of the fiscal year. The company's Q2 net profit nearly tripled to INR 72.52 crore, supported by higher income. With significant deliveries across 27 cities, the Mumbai entry marks a strategic step in its national expansion.Read more

25 Nov 2025

Maharashtra is undertaking a major initiative to reduce traffic congestion in Mumbai by creating an extensive underground tunnel network called 'Paatal Lok.' The tunnels, designed to run parallel to existing roads, will complement Metro expansions and coastal road projects, improving east-west and north-south connectivity. Key projects include tunnels linking Thane-Borivali, Mulund-Goregaon, Atal Setu-Girgaon Chowpatty, and Bandra-Bandra Kurla Complex. Additionally, the Mumbai One app now offers a common ticketing system for multiple transport modes while keeping second-class suburban train fares unchanged.Read more

24 Nov 2025

Mumbai's civic authority has stated that construction and industrial activity in any locality will be stopped if the Air Quality Index (AQI) stays above 200 despite required mitigation measures. This step forms part of the city's GRAP-4 actions and builds on the 28-point pollution-control guidelines announced in October 2024. The BMC has created flying squads for every ward to monitor on-ground compliance, waste burning, dust emissions and fuel usage. Officials have been instructed to ensure strict implementation as several areas recently reported higher-than-usual pollution levels.Read more

24 Nov 2025

Air India Express will start flight operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport from December 25, with the first service to Bengaluru. The airline will operate daily flights to Bengaluru and five weekly flights to New Delhi, both of which are among its strongest domestic hubs. It also plans to double frequencies on these routes from January 2026. This expansion aligns with the carrier's recent network additions from Bengaluru to several domestic and international destinations. The move is expected to support the new airport's initial traffic growth and improve regional connectivity.Read more

24 Nov 2025

The Vidyavihar East-West connector, expected to ease travel between Ghatkopar, Kurla, and Vidyavihar, has been delayed once again due to unresolved rehabilitation work on the western side. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation shifted the deadline from the earlier target to June 2026, marking the project's third extension. Cost estimates have risen sharply to nearly INR 179 crore from the original INR 99.98 crore, mainly because of prolonged demolition work and necessary design changes. Although rehabilitation hurdles have reportedly been resolved, only a fraction of the required structures on the western side have been cleared so far.Read more

23 Nov 2025

Saif Ali Khan has purchased two adjoining commercial office units in Mumbai's Andheri East for a total of INR 30.75 crore, as shown in recently accessed registration records. The spaces, located in Kanakia Wallstreet, together span 5,681 sq ft and include six parking slots. The seller is Apiore Pharmaceutical, a U.S.-based company. The deal was facilitated by real estate advisory firm Volney. This purchase aligns with the growing preference among high-net-worth individuals for Grade-A commercial assets and adds to Saif's existing real estate holdings across Mumbai.Read more

22 Nov 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation conducted a focused anti-encroachment drive in the Turbhe division, removing around 75 unauthorized huts near Sanpadagaon Lake and the STP Plant in Sanpada, Sector 20. The action was carried out under the supervision of the Commissioner and senior municipal officials, with support from police, security staff, and labor teams. The operation utilized a JCB and 20 laborers. Officials emphasized that such eviction campaigns will be strengthened going forward to maintain compliance with municipal regulations and prevent unauthorized construction in sensitive areas.Read more

Mr. Vivek Mohanani, Managing Director and CEO of Ekta World

22 Nov 2025

Mumbai's evolving skyline reflects a major shift driven by widespread redevelopment across its prominent western suburbs. Ageing, low-rise buildings are gradually giving way to contemporary luxury homes designed for long-term value creation. Homebuyers who once viewed luxury primarily as a lifestyle choice now see redeveloped properties as instruments of wealth preservation and generational security. With land scarcity, enhanced amenities, better infrastructure, and rising demand for safer and future-ready homes, redevelopment has become central to reshaping the city's urban fabric. This renewed appeal is supported by improved policies, growing investor confidence, and a broader focus on sustainable neighbourhood transformation.Read more