Mumbai continues to strengthen its position as a leader in sustainable construction, with 2,057 projects registered under the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). Maharashtra ranks first among Indian states, with 4,754 registered projects, according to the latest figures released on November 12, 2026.
India has a total of 20,621 IGBC-registered projects. Mumbai’s contribution has grown by 319 projects over the past year, reflecting the increasing adoption of environmentally responsible construction and infrastructure practices.
Of the 2,057 projects registered in the city, 920 are commercial developments and 847 are residential properties. The remaining portfolio includes 137 transit infrastructure projects, 73 industrial and logistics facilities, 59 Net Zero projects and 21 built-environment developments.
The IGBC, established under the Confederation of Indian Industry, promotes green building standards and net-zero initiatives. Its certification frameworks assess factors such as energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor environmental quality and carbon emissions throughout a building’s lifecycle.
Highlighting the region’s potential, Chitranjan Kaushik, Chairman of the IGBC Mumbai Chapter, said, “Mumbai and Maharashtra are positioned to lead India’s transition towards sustainable urban development. With significant investments in housing, transport and public infrastructure, the state has an opportunity to embed sustainability in development decisions and accelerate the green retrofitting of existing buildings,”
The council also announced the 24th edition of the Green Building Congress, scheduled from November 26 to 28 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The event will be held under the theme “Forging a Sustainable Future”.
C Shekar Reddy, National Chairman of IGBC, said India has become the world’s second-largest green building market, with more than 20,620 registered projects covering 16.55 billion sq. ft. He highlighted their estimated annual savings of 64 billion units of electricity and 199 billion litres of water, alongside the avoidance of approximately 53 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
Notable green developments in Mumbai include the RBI Central Office, CSMT, Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai Central Railway Station, Bombay House, Godrej Plant 13 Annexe, IDFC FIRST Bank headquarters and Birla Aurora.
Source: The Free Press Journal
