01 Feb 2023

The Bank of Baroda's stressed assets recovery branch has taken partial possession of the Nirmal Mall located in Mumbai's Mulund area on January 24, 2023, due to the mall's failure to repay a loan amount of Rs 161 crore. On December 6, 2019, the bank issued a demand notice to the mall and its Managing Director, Dharmesh Jain, calling for the loan to be repaid within 60 days. The partial possession was carried out under the Sarfaesi (Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest) Act, 2002.Read more

09 Dec 2022

The state government of Maharashtra has struck down the April 2022 decision of the MVA regime to prohibit redevelopment of single buildings in a MHADA complexes. Residents whose buildings may have deteriorated more than neighbouring structures can now apply for redevelopment and need not wait for cluster redevelopment to take place. Earlier this week, the President of India signed off on amendments to the MHADA Act thereby allowing owners and tenants to apply for redevelopment of building termed ‘hazardous’ or ‘dangerous’ independently if faced with opposition by local authorities.Read more

24 Nov 2022

Earlier this week, The Western Zonal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ruled that the stay order on the sale of a plot in Nerul remain and gave petitioners two weeks to respond to CIDCO’s defense. The Navi Mumbai Environment Preservation Society (NMEPS) and neighboring residents have filled two petitions with the NGT to halt the sale of this plot citing CRZ violations. CIDCO has defended its decision while questioning the NGT’s jurisdiction to have allowed such petitions to be admitted. The final hearing has been fixed for 20th December 2022.Read more

21 Nov 2022

Disgruntled homebuyers of Kalpataru township project Immensa in Kolshet Thane, staged a protest outside the company’s head office in Santacruz earlier last week. More than fifty individuals gathered during the day with placards and demanded an explanation for the extended delay in handing over possession of the flats. Two senior representatives of the company supposedly met the protesters to address their concerns and put them at ease. As per the MahaRERA website, the project is now scheduled to be delivered in 2025.Read more

01 Jan 1970

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has introduced a strict penalty policy to address labour shortages and fast-track metro construction. Effective immediately, contractors will face fines of INR 1 lakh per day for workforce shortfalls between 25�50%, and INR 2 lakh per day if the deficit exceeds 50%, with no exceptions or prior notice. These penalties are in addition to existing fines for project delays and will be enforced across key metro corridors set to be commissioned by year-end, including Lines 2B, 4, 4A, and 9. MMRDA officials will conduct regular site audits and review consultant reports to monitor compliance, as the authority aims to curb persistent manpower issues that have historically hampered metro progress.Read more

01 Jan 1970

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has mobilised INR 500 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) tied to environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmarks. The NCDs, valued at INR 1 lakh each and carrying an interest rate of 6.35%, will mature in 2028 and bear annual interest. The issuance is part of SEBI�s ESG Debt Securities Framework and is expected to be listed on the NSE. Meanwhile, L&T recorded a 25% increase in consolidated profit after tax for the March quarter, supported by higher operational revenues and an exceptional gain.Read more

01 Jan 1970

The central suburbs of Mumbai, particularly Sion and Mulund, are rapidly emerging as high-demand housing destinations, driven by robust infrastructure development and expanding metro connectivity. The introduction of new metro lines, including the Aqua Line and upcoming Line 4, has significantly enhanced access to key business districts, spurring residential interest and capital appreciation. These areas offer improved commute times, upgraded amenities, and redevelopment-led luxury housing, making them appealing to professionals and families alike. With the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, central suburbs are strategically positioned for further growth and rising property values.Read more

01 Jan 1970

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has introduced a strict penalty policy to address labour shortages and fast-track metro construction. Effective immediately, contractors will face fines of INR 1 lakh per day for workforce shortfalls between 25�50%, and INR 2 lakh per day if the deficit exceeds 50%, with no exceptions or prior notice. These penalties are in addition to existing fines for project delays and will be enforced across key metro corridors set to be commissioned by year-end, including Lines 2B, 4, 4A, and 9. MMRDA officials will conduct regular site audits and review consultant reports to monitor compliance, as the authority aims to curb persistent manpower issues that have historically hampered metro progress.Read more

01 Jan 1970

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has mobilised INR 500 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) tied to environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmarks. The NCDs, valued at INR 1 lakh each and carrying an interest rate of 6.35%, will mature in 2028 and bear annual interest. The issuance is part of SEBI�s ESG Debt Securities Framework and is expected to be listed on the NSE. Meanwhile, L&T recorded a 25% increase in consolidated profit after tax for the March quarter, supported by higher operational revenues and an exceptional gain.Read more

01 Jan 1970

The central suburbs of Mumbai, particularly Sion and Mulund, are rapidly emerging as high-demand housing destinations, driven by robust infrastructure development and expanding metro connectivity. The introduction of new metro lines, including the Aqua Line and upcoming Line 4, has significantly enhanced access to key business districts, spurring residential interest and capital appreciation. These areas offer improved commute times, upgraded amenities, and redevelopment-led luxury housing, making them appealing to professionals and families alike. With the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, central suburbs are strategically positioned for further growth and rising property values.Read more

01 Jan 1970

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's Tree Authority has approached the Supreme Court seeking approval to cut 1,134 trees in Film City, Mumbai, to facilitate the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project�a key infrastructure initiative aimed at connecting the Western and Eastern Express Highways and reducing travel time by nearly an hour. Respecting the Court's earlier directive barring tree felling in Aarey without explicit permission, the Authority clarified that the proposed development does not fall within the protected Aarey Milk Colony. The trees are required for constructing twin tunnels over a 6.2-km stretch, particularly for pit excavation and tunnel boring machine operations. A shift in the launching shaft�s location to avoid displacing a tribal hamlet has also increased the number of trees to be felled. The Tree Authority has sought permission to remove 95 trees in the first phase and requested the liberty to return for further approvals in the next phase of the project.Read more