Residents Seek Rescheduling of Lottery Draw for Worli BDD Chawl Flats
The lottery draw for allotment of 2,246 flats under the second phase of the Bombay Development Department (BDD) Chawl redevelopment at Worli is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 21 January, and Thursday, 22 January. However, the residents’ association has asked the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) to postpone the draw, citing concerns […]
MSRDC to Open New Mumbai-Pune Expressway Link on April 1, 2026
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) will inaugurate a new Rs 6,695.37-crore link project on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway between Khalapur and Lonavala on April 1, 2026. This project features a cable-stayed bridge and two tunnels, reducing the expressway length by 6 km and cutting commute time by 25 minutes. The new link aims to […]
BMC Seeks Extension to Announce Budget Until March 4, 2026
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sought an extension from the Maharashtra state government to delay the announcement of its annual civic budget until 4 March 2026. This request comes as the mayoral candidate has not yet been selected following the recently concluded civic elections. According to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act and state government […]
Maharashtra Signs 19 MoUs Worth Rs 14.5 Lakh Crore, Promises Over 15 Lakh Jobs at WEF 2026
The Maharashtra government on Monday, January 19, 2026, signed 19 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with investment commitments totalling Rs 14.5 lakh crore, expected to generate over 15 lakh jobs across sectors. The agreements were signed during the first day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. The MoUs span diverse sectors such as […]
Mumbai’s Powai Gets 160-Seat Flexible Office Space From House Of Hiranandani
January 19, 2026: Mumbai-based real estate developer House of Hiranandani (HoH) has launched its first co-working office space pilot at Hiranandani Gardens in Powai, offering 160 seats, company sources said. The Powai property has the potential to expand up to 500 seats, but the developer has begun with a smaller-scale launch. “Going further, HoH will […]
Mumbai Urban Transport Project Phase 2 Gets Rs 8,087-Crore Funding Boost
January 19, 2026: The Maharashtra government has approved a revised financial framework for the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) Phase 2, increasing the overall outlay to Rs 8,087 crore. The move aims to accelerate one of the city’s most critical suburban rail upgrades, which serves millions of daily commuters across the metropolitan region. The revised […]
Mumbai Metropolitan Region Leads Maharashtra In Residential Project Registrations
January 19, 2026: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) maintained its dominance in Maharashtra’s residential real estate market in 2025, accounting for 2,119 of the state’s total 4,282 new housing projects, industry sources said. The concentration highlights MMR’s continuing appeal to developers, investors, and homebuyers, driven by rapid urbanisation and large-scale infrastructure developments. Following MMR, the […]
Maharashtra Sees Surge In Residential Project Registrations, MMR Leads The Growth
January 19, 2026: Maharashtra witnessed a notable increase in new residential developments in 2025, with regulatory data showing strong momentum across urban and semi-urban markets. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) emerged as the main driver, highlighting how infrastructure investments are shaping development patterns and bolstering investor confidence statewide. According to the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory […]
Bombay High Court Orders Demolition Of South Mumbai Building Over Fire Safety Violations
January 19, 2026: The Bombay High Court has ordered the demolition of unauthorised structures in a South Mumbai building after identifying serious fire and safety violations, underscoring a strict crackdown on illegal constructions. The case was brought by Saba Qutty, a resident of Sara Palace in Madanpura, who approached the court in May last year, […]
Mumbai Water Supply Disruption To Hit Central And Western Suburbs Amid Metro Works
January 19, 2026: Mumbai residents across the central and western suburbs will face a temporary but extended disruption in municipal water supply this week due to critical pipeline realignment linked to metro expansion. The shutdown, expected to last nearly two days, highlights the challenges of upgrading urban transport infrastructure while maintaining essential services. The interruption […]