01 Sep 2025

The Bombay High Court has directed 11 occupants of four unsafe buildings in Vasai West's Diwan and Sons Housing Enclave to vacate within two weeks, clearing the way for demolition and redevelopment. The Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation had already classified the buildings as dangerous, with a technical advisory committee confirming their poor condition. While 90% of residents supported redevelopment and appointed a builder, 11 opposed the plan. The court ruled that minority objections cannot jeopardize safety or stall majority-backed redevelopment, granting a short Ganpati festival-linked extension. If dissenting occupants fail to vacate, eviction will proceed with police assistance to ensure timely redevelopment.Read more

31 Aug 2025

The Bombay High Court has directed 11 occupants of four unsafe buildings in Vasai West's Diwan and Sons Housing Enclave to vacate within two weeks, clearing the way for demolition and redevelopment. The Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation had already classified the buildings as dangerous, with a technical advisory committee confirming their poor condition. While 90% of residents supported redevelopment and appointed a builder, 11 opposed the plan. The court ruled that minority objections cannot jeopardize safety or stall majority-backed redevelopment, granting a short Ganpati festival-linked extension. If dissenting occupants fail to vacate, eviction will proceed with police assistance to ensure timely redevelopment.Read more

30 Aug 2025

Nexus Seawoods Mall in Navi Mumbai is preparing to host Onam Opulence in collaboration with Seawoods Malayali Samajam this coming weekend. The event will feature a nine-metre floral Pookalam crafted from nearly 250 kg of flowers, alongside an array of Kerala's cultural performances including Thiruvathirakali, Mohiniyattam, Kathakali, Poothappattu and Chenda Melam. Mythological characters will join the festivities through a traditional procession, culminating in a grand fusion finale that celebrates Kerala's heritage.Read more

29 Aug 2025

A new report by Cushman & Wakefield, "Navi Mumbai - The Next Growth Corridor," highlights Navi Mumbai's rise as a prime office hub within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The city currently holds 23.8 million sq ft of Grade A office stock-20% of MMR's total-with an occupancy rate of 87%. Offering average rentals of INR 70 per sq ft, nearly 57% lower than prime MMR markets, Navi Mumbai is attracting Global Capability Centers and enterprises with its talent pool and infrastructure. With the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport and major road projects boosting connectivity, another 4 million sq ft of new office supply is expected by 2027-28.Read more

29 Aug 2025

Grounded airline Jet Airways has signed a definitive agreement to transfer the lease of its Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) corporate office in Mumbai for INR 370.25 crore as part of its liquidation process. The lease will be assigned to Parthos Properties Pvt Ltd, subject to approval from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). Conducted under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), the sale marks an important step in monetizing Jet's assets to repay creditors. Once India's premier private airline, Jet suspended operations in April 2019 after financial collapse, and a failed resolution plan eventually led to a Supreme Court-ordered liquidation in 2024.Read more

29 Aug 2025

The Bombay High Court has instructed all municipal corporations across Maharashtra to immediately halt work and initiate legal action against builders found in violation of new safety norms. The court's directive follows a series of fatal accidents, including one where a rod fell from a metro construction site, and aims to enforce stringent safety protocols for high-rise buildings. The new measures, part of a report from an expert committee, are now a mandatory condition for all future building permissions, making any breach a civil and criminal offense punishable by law. This decisive action is a critical step to ensure public safety.Read more

28 Aug 2025

An international delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) paid a study visit to Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) earlier this week to review the city's urban development practices and innovative solid waste management systems. The visit, facilitated by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, included detailed presentations on infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and future roadmaps, as well as site visits to pioneering projects such as textile recycling facilities, nature parks, and advanced water treatment plants.Read more

28 Aug 2025

The first trial coaches for Mumbai Metro Line 4 were placed on tracks near Anand Nagar, Thane, on August 25, 2025, marking the project's final phase. Trial runs are set to begin in September, with the Yellow Line-running from Wadala to Kasarvadavali-expected to open to the public next year. Deputy CM Shri Eknath Shinde confirmed that work on Thane's underground internal metro line, linked to Line 4, is also progressing. The trial coaches, supplied under a BEML-L&T Alstom JV contract, will test systems before final trains arrive. The first operational stretch, a 10.5-km segment with 10 stations, will open in February 2026.Read more

27 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay High Court's decision that annulled the Slum Redevelopment Authority's acquisition of Church Trust-owned land in Bandra, noting that a private developer's influence was apparent in the process. The court stressed that a landowner's preferential right to redevelop should not be overlooked. It criticised the authority for rejecting the Trust's proposal while entertaining the developer's, and directed that the Trust be allowed to submit its own scheme for consideration.Read more

Mr Aditya N Shah, Director, Mayfair Housing

27 Aug 2025

Mumbai, the country's financial capital and most populous city, is preparing for large-scale redevelopment to address ageing infrastructure and rising population demands. With predictions of increasing urban GDP contribution and growing need for office and housing space, cluster redevelopment under DCPR 2034 has been positioned as the solution. By incentivising developers with higher FSI and focusing on sustainability, the city aims to modernise neighbourhoods while ensuring inclusivity, affordable housing, and long-term urban resilience.Read more

27 Aug 2025

PVR INOX, India's largest cinema exhibition company, has signed a 15-year lease for a 10-screen megaplex at the new Sky City Mall in Borivali, Mumbai. The company will pay a monthly rent of INR 91.42 lakh or a 20% share of its revenue, whichever is higher, and has paid a security deposit of INR 10.97 crore. The megaplex, which is part of a larger mixed-use development by Oberoi Realty, aims to reinforce Mumbai's position as a cornerstone market for the company and create a "lifestyle-centric experience" for modern audiences.Read more

27 Aug 2025

In one of Mumbai's latest high-value real estate transactions, Mr. Pradeep Gupta, the Co-founder & Vice-Chairman of Anand Rathi Wealth, and his wife have purchased a luxury apartment in the prestigious 'Three Sixty West' project in Worli for INR 131 crore. The deal, which was registered on August 20, 2025, reflects the soaring demand for ultra-premium properties in the city. The apartment, located on the 55th floor, is part of a mixed-use project developed by Oberoi Realty and also houses The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, solidifying Worli's status as a key destination for Mumbai's affluent.Read more

25 Aug 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) recently carried out demolition drives in Airoli and Koparkhairane against unauthorized constructions that continued despite prior notices. Acting under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, the Encroachment Department removed illegal structures, imposed fines, and deployed manpower and equipment for the operations. The drives were conducted under the supervision of senior officials, with support from the local police. Authorities indicated that such anti-encroachment actions will continue more strictly going forward.Read more

24 Aug 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's Environmental Laboratory, certified under ISO 9001:2015, has introduced a new digital monitoring system for water quality testing. The 'e-System Water Sample Inspection Report and Monitoring System' (WQMS) was launched by Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailash Shinde earlier this week. The laboratory already tests drinking water, wastewater, and private samples, and with this system the entire process from collection to reporting has become digital and transparent. The Commissioner also advised seeking NABL accreditation and expanding testing to cover food vendors. The system improves accuracy, tracking, and accessibility of water-quality data for both officials and citizens.Read more