Waterfront homes continue to attract buyers seeking scenic views, exclusivity and a superior lifestyle, despite their high prices, construction challenges and exposure to climate-related risks. Mumbai, Chennai and Goa remain prominent markets for coastal residences, although buyer preferences and affordability vary across these destinations. Mumbai’s limited supply of coastal land
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed the demolition of 604 structures in Amarnagar, Goregaon, to facilitate construction of the Goregaon–Mulund Link Road (GMLR), according to an official statement released on Friday. The final phase of the demolition drive was completed on October 16, 2026, when the civic body removed
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) tree authority has approved tree-related proposals for four major infrastructure and redevelopment projects across Mumbai. Under these approvals, 253 trees will be cut down, while 204 will be replanted, bringing the total number of affected trees to 457. The largest proposal involves constructing a new
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has introduced a limited-edition Aqua Line Passport priced at Rs 250, offering commuters and visitors a new way to explore the city’s underground Metro Line 3. The initiative marks the first anniversary of full-route operations and combines public transport journeys with a commemorative stamp-collecting experience.
Permanent Transit Camps (PTCs), once considered a mandatory component of slum rehabilitation, are becoming an important commercial tool for Mumbai developers, enabling them to secure additional development rights and improve the viability of large residential and commercial projects. The trend has gained attention following a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) notice
Motorists in Mumbai could soon benefit from three long-awaited infrastructure projects, with the Sion bridge, Vidyavihar bridge and the Goregaon connector expected to open to traffic over the weekend. Although construction on all three structures has been completed, their formal inauguration is pending, with civic officials citing the availability of
Mumbai’s Vidyavihar flyover, located in the Ghatkopar area, is nearing completion, with the main structure scheduled to open to traffic by October 10, 2026. The project will provide a direct link between Ramchandra Chemburkar Marg on the eastern side and Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg on the western side of Vidyavihar
Mumbai and its metropolitan region are facing mounting environmental and infrastructure pressures as high-rise redevelopment, relaxed Floor Space Index (FSI) norms and expanding urban centres accelerate construction, experts have warned. At a seminar titled “Towering Crisis: The City We Are Rebuilding”, held at the Mumbai Press Club on Thursday, environmentalists
Affordable housing is emerging as a key pressure point in Mumbai’s property market, with buyer interest outpacing available supply in lower price brackets. The city recorded an 8.2% quarter-on-quarter rise in housing demand between July and September 2026, according to Magicbricks’ latest PropIndex report. 2 BHK Homes Remain the Top
The Maharashtra government has established a high-level task force to develop a coordinated strategy for expanding railway networks, metro services and Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and other major urban centres. The initiative supports the state’s long-term ‘Viksit Maharashtra 2047’ vision, with a
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