Maharashtra is planning to develop approximately 30 lakh homes over the next 15 to 20 years, alongside major upgrades to urban infrastructure across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Wednesday. Speaking at the foundation stone ceremony for the Siddheshwar Nagar and Ramabai
India is aiming to expand its chemicals and petrochemicals industry into a USD 1 trillion market by 2040, with the Union government prioritising dedicated industrial parks, policy reforms and improved infrastructure to attract investment. The target was highlighted by Union minister J.P. Nadda at the opening of India Chem 2026
Actor and producer Richa Chadha has urged authorities to improve Mumbai’s road conditions and strengthen public transport, highlighting the need for better bus connectivity and increased railway capacity. In an exclusive interview with Zoom, she stressed that residents deserve safer roads and more reliable commuting options, revealing that she continues
Mumbai’s historic chawls are facing the threat of disappearance as redevelopment replaces traditional neighbourhoods with towering residential buildings. Architect and urban designer Mihir Vaidya, a 26-year-old Girgaon resident, is working to preserve their architectural character and social history through detailed illustrations, maps and guided heritage walks. American anthropologist Maura Finkelstein,
The month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, running from September 17 to October 17, aims to showcase India’s development journey and encourage citizens to contribute towards the vision of a developed nation by 2047. The campaign marks Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public service, beginning with his tenure as Gujarat
Mumbai MLA and Maharashtra Housing Self/Group Redevelopment Authority Chairman Pravin Darekar has urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to make the Authority a key partner in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) proposed AI- and GIS-based redevelopment portal. The proposed ‘Mumbai Redevelopment Facility Portal’ is being developed by the civic body to
Mumbai’s residential real estate market is expected to remain relatively steady despite the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, according to Rohan Khatau, Director of CCI Projects Pvt Ltd. Commenting on the RBI Monetary Policy Committee’s latest decision, Khatau said
RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka has drawn attention to the sharp contrast between Mumbai’s modern skyline and the condition of its underlying infrastructure, prompting former Delhi Chief Secretary Shailaja Chandra to question how the city reached its current state. In a social media post, Goenka highlighted Mumbai’s impressive high-rise landscape
Self-redevelopment could significantly reshape housing development in Mira-Bhayandar by giving housing societies greater control over the process, Maharashtra Housing Self-Redevelopment Authority chairman and BJP group leader MLA Pravin Darekar said at a guidance camp held in the region. The initiative was organised at the behest of MLA Narendra Mehta to
Maharashtra’s latest investment drive is set to focus on sectors including energy, aviation, urban development and digital infrastructure, with Adani Group director Pranav Adani highlighting the state’s role in India’s broader economic expansion. Speaking at the launch of the ‘Invest Maharashtra’ initiative in Mumbai on October 1, Adani said the
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