Redevelopment has emerged as a key driver of Mumbai’s urban transformation, with ageing residential buildings making way for modern high-rises offering larger homes and improved amenities. While the trend promises significant benefits for homeowners, developers and civic authorities, experts believe stronger planning and safeguards are needed to ensure projects remain
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project is expected to significantly improve connectivity and drive economic growth in Palghar district, with commuters likely to travel from Boisar to Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in just 30 minutes. During a visit to Palghar on Sunday, Fadnavis inspected
The Mumbai-Vadodara stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is expected to become operational by August 31, 2026, reducing travel time between the two cities from around eight hours to nearly four hours, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, a 1,400-km, eight-lane, access-controlled corridor, is among India’s largest
A Mumbai-based actor has gone viral on social media after sharing a video highlighting the challenges he faced in his high-rise residential building during the city’s monsoon rains. The clip has reignited discussions around the reliability of infrastructure in premium residential complexes despite their high rental costs. Actor Mohit Hiranandani
Western Railway General Manager Ramashray Pandey has said that the Mumbai–Delhi rail corridor upgrade for 160 kmph operations is nearing completion, with passengers expected to benefit from a 12-hour journey between the two cities by early 2027. Speaking in an interview, Pandey also outlined plans to expand railway terminals in
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray has criticised the BJP-led government following widespread waterlogging across Mumbai after intense rainfall, accusing the administration of neglecting urban infrastructure and long-term flood management measures. His comments came as heavy overnight showers inundated several parts of Mumbai and neighbouring regions, disrupting traffic, affecting daily
The opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Tuesday called for the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) to be designated as the competent authority for identifying Pagdi buildings as dilapidated and dangerous, arguing that the move is crucial to accelerating redevelopment and safeguarding residents. Raising the issue through
As Mumbai’s real estate landscape continues to evolve, the Sion-Matunga corridor is emerging as one of the city’s most attractive residential destinations. Driven by redevelopment, robust connectivity and well-established social infrastructure, the centrally located belt is drawing interest from both homebuyers and investors seeking long-term value. With housing prices rising
India’s residential market is undergoing a gradual shift as affordability challenges in major cities push homebuyers towards emerging suburban and peripheral locations. Rising property prices, coupled with large-scale infrastructure investments, are transforming housing demand patterns in metropolitan regions such as Bengaluru and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). According to Anarock’s
Industrialist Harsh Goenka has sparked a discussion on India’s urban development challenges after reflecting on the stark contrasts visible while flying into Mumbai. In a social media post, the business leader said the experience underscored the gap between the country’s economic progress and the housing realities faced by millions of
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