Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Founder & Director of M-Sanvi Real Estate Pvt. Ltd.

37 minutes ago

Homebuyers across Delhi-NCR are increasingly shifting towards practical, well-connected and ready-to-move residential properties instead of traditionally defined luxury housing projects. Rising property prices, changing work patterns and greater financial awareness are influencing buyer preferences towards homes that offer functionality, convenience and long-term usability. Industry stakeholders indicate that buyers are now placing stronger emphasis on efficient layouts, connectivity to workplaces and social infrastructure, manageable maintenance costs and immediate occupancy. Demand for compact but intelligently designed homes is also increasing as hybrid work models reshape residential requirements. The trend is prompting developers to focus more on efficient planning, infrastructure-led locations and liveability-driven housing formats rather than purely premium positioning or oversized apartment configurations.Read more

Sanjay Daga, Founder and CEO, Anex Advisory

4 hours ago

• Maharashtra inaugurated the 13-km Missing Link section of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway on May 1, reducing travel time between Mumbai and Pune by an estimated 30 to 45 minutes.
• Industry stakeholders stated that the project is expected to accelerate ongoing residential, logistics and commercial expansion across the Mumbai–Pune corridor, particularly in integrated township developments.
• Anex Advisory said the shift towards hybrid work over the past five years has already altered residential demand patterns, with more buyers considering permanent living options beyond Mumbai’s urban core.
• The report highlighted that faster inter-city connectivity, combined with infrastructure projects such as Navi Mumbai International Airport, metro expansion and the Mumbai 3.0 framework, is reshaping regional economic linkages.
• Developers and investors are increasingly viewing the Mumbai–Pune belt as a connected economic ecosystem rather than two separate urban markets, with implications for future real estate value creation.Read more

Mr. Gagan Mehta, Director, AGM Vijaylaxmi Group.

17 May 2026

• Goregaon East is witnessing increased commercial real estate activity as metro connectivity and transport infrastructure improve accessibility across Mumbai.
• The locality is being repositioned through the integration of Metro Line 7, the nearby Metro Line 2A, and the upcoming Metro Line 6, alongside road infrastructure including the Coastal Road and Goregaon–Mulund Link Road.
• Improved connectivity is supporting office leasing demand, faster inventory movement, and rising investor interest in Grade A commercial developments and mixed-use projects.
• Recent market activity included a large Grade A office lease transaction exceeding 73,000 sq ft, with a total commitment value of more than INR 144 crore over five years, reflecting occupier confidence in the micro-market.
• Developers and occupiers are increasingly evaluating the area based on reduced commute times, access to wider talent pools, and long-term commercial asset appreciation potential.Read more

Mr. Chintan Sheth, Chairman & Managing Director of Sheth Realty

16 May 2026

Redevelopment in Mumbai must prioritise neighbourhood character, community identity and liveability alongside density and infrastructure expansion, according to Chintan Sheth, chairman and managing director of Sheth Realty. Using Mulund as a case study, Sheth stated that balanced urban growth depends on integrating redevelopment with local social and environmental conditions rather than pursuing unchecked vertical expansion. The suburb, known for its green cover, mid-rise residential profile and connectivity advantages, has emerged as one of Mumbai’s stronger-performing micro-markets, with property values ranging between INR 20,000 and INR 37,000 per sq ft. Redevelopment opportunities under DCPR 2034, coupled with upcoming infrastructure projects such as Mumbai Metro Line 4, are expected to increase development activity across the suburb. Industry stakeholders indicated that future redevelopment projects would need to balance higher density with open spaces, privacy, sustainability and community-focused planning.Read more

Suhan Shetty, Founder, Rubics Group

16 May 2026

Redevelopment is increasingly replacing traditional land banking as the dominant growth strategy in Mumbai’s luxury residential market, according to Suhan Shetty, founder of Rubics Group. With limited land availability, rising acquisition costs and regulatory constraints restricting greenfield expansion, developers are focusing on unlocking value from ageing housing societies and built-up urban precincts. Since 2020, more than 910 housing societies across Mumbai have undergone redevelopment, covering nearly 327 acres. The transition has coincided with rising demand for premium housing, particularly in projects priced above INR 10 crore. Industry estimates suggest redevelopment activity could generate nearly INR 1.3 lakh crore in revenue by 2030. Suburban micro-markets including Bandra, Khar, Santacruz, Juhu, Chembur, Goregaon and Borivali are witnessing heightened redevelopment activity, supported by DCPR 2034 provisions, infrastructure expansion and increased demand for upgraded urban housing.Read more

Sameer Singh, COO, 91Springboard.

16 May 2026

India’s commercial real estate sector is witnessing a structural shift as enterprises increasingly adopt flexible and managed workspace models over conventional long-term office ownership and leasing structures. According to industry reports cited by CBRE and Knight Frank, flexible workspace stock in India has crossed 100 million sq ft, expanding rapidly since 2020 as corporates, Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and large enterprises seek operational agility and capital efficiency. Sameer Singh, COO of 91Springboard, stated that commercial real estate is increasingly being viewed as infrastructure that supports business growth rather than a static asset. Enterprises are also shifting towards workspace-as-a-service models that offer scalability, managed operations and hybrid work-compatible environments. The trend is being supported by rising enterprise demand for flexible portfolios, technology-enabled offices and reduced long-term capital exposure across key urban office markets.Read more

Dr. Reema Nadig, Co-Founder and Group Chief Operating Officer of Lifebridge Group

16 May 2026

India’s expanding elderly population is increasing the need for organised senior care services that extend beyond medical support to include emotional wellbeing, assisted living and home-based care. With the country’s senior citizen population estimated at 174 million and rising, changing family structures, migration trends and longer life expectancy among women are reshaping caregiving requirements. Industry stakeholders in the senior care segment indicate that a large proportion of elderly individuals require assistance with daily activities, chronic disease monitoring and social interaction, particularly women living alone. The growing demand is also encouraging providers to adopt integrated care models combining trained caregivers, technology-enabled support and personalised home care services. Experts in the sector state that professional senior care is increasingly being viewed as a long-term lifestyle and healthcare necessity rather than a temporary or emergency-based requirement.Read more

Swati Khedkar – Project Head Architect APICES studio Pvt.

10 May 2026

Temple precincts in India are evolving under the pressures of urbanisation, rising pilgrimage flows and unregulated commercial activity, raising critical questions for planners and designers. These spaces, historically functioning as integrated socio-spatial systems, now face challenges in maintaining their ritual integrity and spatial coherence. Contemporary interventions must address infrastructure, mobility and crowd management while preserving intangible cultural practices. A context-sensitive approach that integrates traditional knowledge with modern planning tools is emerging as essential to sustain these precincts as living urban environments rather than static heritage zones or over-designed public spaces.Read more

Vijay Ram Rattan, Chairman , Ram Rattan group

10 May 2026

India’s large-scale infrastructure expansion is increasingly driving corridor-led urban and industrial development as the country advances towards its Vision 2047 growth roadmap. Major transport and industrial projects including the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, Dedicated Freight Corridors, Regional Rapid Transit System and expressway networks are reshaping economic activity across multiple regions. These infrastructure corridors are supporting industrial clustering, logistics growth, planned urbanisation and emerging residential ecosystems beyond traditional metropolitan centres. Alongside manufacturing and freight movement, developers are also identifying opportunities in hospitality, tourism, farmhouse communities and integrated townships near key transport corridors. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, in particular, are influencing development patterns across parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the National Capital Region, with new real estate destinations emerging around enhanced connectivity and expanding economic activity.Read more

Vivek Mohanani, CEO and Managing Director of Ekta World

09 May 2026

Linking Road in Mumbai’s western suburbs is witnessing increased attention from commercial developers, driven by its location across Bandra, Khar and Santacruz, proximity to Bandra-Kurla Complex, and sustained consumer footfall. The four-kilometre stretch, historically known for street retail, is now emerging as a high-value commercial corridor supported by redevelopment potential and evolving consumption patterns. Ageing low-rise structures along the stretch present opportunities for vertical, mixed-use developments combining retail and office spaces. Improved connectivity and planned infrastructure upgrades are further strengthening its positioning within Mumbai’s commercial landscape. Market trends indicate steady property value appreciation and growing interest in cluster redevelopment, as developers look to optimise land use and enhance returns in one of the city’s supply-constrained urban corridors.Read more