Dharavi Residents Reject ‘Imposed’ Redevelopment In Civic Polls
January 17, 2026: The recent civic elections in Dharavi sent a clear message: residents are against the current form of the redevelopment plan that could relocate them to the city’s outskirts. In the seven wards of the sprawling slum, Shiv Sena (UBT) won four seats, Congress secured two, and the original Shiv Sena, an ally […]
Mumbai’s Khar Sees Fresh Luxury Housing Demand From Film Industry
January 17, 2026: A recent high-value residential transaction in Mumbai’s Khar neighbourhood has highlighted the continued demand for premium housing in the city’s established western suburbs. A prominent Bollywood filmmaker and studio head has purchased a mid-sized apartment in a boutique residential project, underlining the influence of celebrity and creative-industry capital on Mumbai’s luxury housing […]
Wadala Emerges As A Strategic Real Estate Hub In Mumbai
January 17, 2026: Mumbai’s central-eastern neighbourhood of Wadala is drawing renewed institutional attention following the formal entry of a major legacy-backed developer, signalling a shift in the area’s role within the city’s real estate landscape. Once known primarily as an industrial precinct, Wadala is increasingly being viewed as a strategic urban node, supported by expanding […]
First International School Planned In Juinagar As Navi Mumbai Expands
January 17, 2026: K Raheja Corp is preparing to introduce the first international school in Juinagar, Navi Mumbai, as part of its larger 50-acre mixed-use development in the area. The integrated project includes office spaces, premium residences, technology-led infrastructure, convenience retail, and a lifestyle club, positioning education as a key component of the broader urban […]
Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Moves Ahead With Electrification Work At Navsari River Crossing
January 17, 2026: The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project has entered a new phase with the start of electrification work at the Purna River crossing in Gujarat’s Navsari district. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), the implementing agency for the Rs 1.08 lakh crore project, said on Friday that civil construction at the river […]
Mumbai–Pune Expressway Missing Link Nears Completion, Travel Time To Reduce
January 17, 2026: The long-pending Mumbai–Pune Expressway missing link is approaching completion and is expected to ease travel between Maharashtra’s two major cities by cutting congestion and improving road safety. Officials have said the new stretch is scheduled to open by the end of March 2026 and could reduce travel time by up to 30 […]
Delhi High Court Revives NHAI Move To Terminate Delhi–Mumbai Expressway Contract Over Delays
January 17, 2026: The Delhi High Court has restored the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) decision to terminate the contract of a Delhi–Mumbai Expressway contractor over delays, lifting an earlier restraint that had stalled the move. The court held that public interest would be adversely affected if the project continued to face setbacks. On […]
Infrastructure Projects Reshape Mumbai’s Ultra-Luxury Property Landscape
January 17, 2026: Mumbai’s real estate market is being reshaped by a wave of large infrastructure projects that have steadily altered travel patterns and, in turn, property valuations across the city. Over the past eight years, developments such as the Coastal Road, the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link, new underground and elevated metro corridors, and multiple flyovers […]
NMIAL Rejects Telecom Body’s Claims On Network Access And Infrastructure Pricing
January 16, 2026: Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL) has denied allegations made by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) regarding denial of network access and high charges for telecom infrastructure at the airport, stating that it is adhering to established global airport practices and has not restricted Right of Way (RoW) permissions for […]
How Mumbai’s Civic Body Built A Rs 74,000-Crore War Chest To Become India’s Richest Local Corporation
January 16, 2026: After a nine-year gap, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results are being announced today, bringing renewed focus on India’s most financially powerful civic institution. Though the BMC is responsible only for Mumbai’s local governance, its scale of spending places it among the country’s largest public bodies. For 2025–26, the civic body […]