October 16, 2025: Mumbai is witnessing a historic urban transformation as redevelopment reshapes its skyline and liveability quotient. With over 30,000 projects sanctioned—from single-building revamps to large-scale cluster redevelopments—the city is redefining its future. Developers, advisors, and policymakers are now working in tandem to balance density with better living standards.
Dr. Adv. Harshul Savla, D.Litt., Developer & Best-Selling Author, observed, “Redevelopment is the buzzword in Mumbai today, but the question is in the next 10 years, what will the city look like, given that low-rise buildings are giving way to tall towers… Are we overburdening the utilities infrastructure, or will it upgrade to keep pace with housing redevelopments?”
Legal complexities have evolved in tandem with the redevelopment boom. Amit Wadhwani, Partner – Real Estate, Khaitan & Co., noted, “Earlier redevelopment was a niche segment with only a few developers; now redevelopment is going mainstream… What I always suggest is that societies should not get too greedy and go ultra-legal… the project may get stuck for years.”
For developers, the focus has shifted to quality and design. Lalit Lahoty, Regional Head – Mumbai, Sobha Ltd., said, “Redevelopment is a necessity… Sobha’s backward integration ensures quality with over 1,400 checkpoints.”
Cluster redevelopment is emerging as a key driver of liveability in the future. Milind Changani, Co-Founder – Stallion Buildtech LLP, stated, “If you only chase financial feasibility and ignore liveability, you’ll create vertical slums… Cluster development enables holistic planning and community spaces.”
Emotional resistance remains a challenge. Nitesh Gangaramani, MD – Nyshaa Realty, shared, “My grandmother refused to leave her 1979 home… emotional resistance can delay urgent structural upgrades.”
New models such as self-redevelopment and partnerships between family offices and corporates, as noted by Sujay Kalele, Founder & MD – TRU Realty, are now driving innovation and trust in Mumbai’s evolving redevelopment ecosystem.
Source: Realty Plus
