The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) fixed deposits have declined by nearly Rs 13,785 crore since 2021, prompting Congress group leader Ashraf Azmi to seek a detailed white paper on the civic body’s finances and its ability to fund major infrastructure commitments. Azmi has urged Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide to publish
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has set December 2029 as the completion target for its Manori desalination plant, while maintaining that the project complies with stringent international environmental standards despite opposition from local fishing and farming communities. Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar shared the latest project updates on Thursday,
Adani-operated Mumbai airport is facing opposition from airlines over a proposal to temporarily reduce international departures by 33% to facilitate the redevelopment of an ageing section of Terminal 1B. The disagreement centres on passenger management, flight schedules and the capacity available at Mumbai’s two airports during construction. Mumbai International Airport
Mumbai’s western suburbs could see a significant improvement in road connectivity, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) targeting December 31, 2027, to open the Juhu-Vile Parle Development Scheme (JVPD) flyover. Spanning 1.75 km, the elevated corridor will connect the end of the C.D. Barfiwala flyover in Andheri West with the
Mumbai’s metro expansion is gaining momentum as Alstom unveils the first trainset for Metro Lines 4 and 4A, manufactured at its facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The development comes as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis aims to make 2027 the “Metro Year”, with at least 70 km of additional
Mumbai’s rebuilt Sion railway bridge is expected to open to vehicles shortly, offering relief to motorists travelling through Sion, Dharavi and Kurla. The new structure replaces a 112-year-old colonial-era bridge near Sion railway station, which served as a crucial east-west road connection in the northern part of the island city.
Mumbai accounts for the largest share of compensation recovered from developers who owe money to homebuyers, with Rs 228 crore collected across Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts. However, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has recovered only about 45% of the Rs 1,037.86 crore covered by its recovery
The Maharashtra government has established a high-level task force to develop a coordinated transport strategy covering suburban railways, metro services, Regional Rapid Transit Systems (RRTS) and other rail links across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and major urban centres in the state. The initiative forms part of the state’s Viksit
The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project has achieved substantial construction progress, with 371 km of viaduct completed by September 2026, according to the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). Along the 508-km corridor, construction teams have also completed 456 km of pier work, 18 river bridges and 16 steel bridges.
Alstom has unveiled the first Metropolis driverless metro trainset for Mumbai Metro Lines 4 and 4A at its manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. Developed in 14 months, the milestone marks progress in Mumbai’s expanding metro network and highlights India’s growing capabilities in advanced railway manufacturing. The unveiling was
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