Mumbai’s reputation for coming to a halt during heavy monsoon showers is often overstated, according to BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, who said that images circulated on social media frequently exaggerate the extent of flooding across the city. Speaking to a Marathi news channel, Bhide said waterlogging is generally confined to
India’s residential real estate sector, which has enjoyed a prolonged period of strong sales and rising property values, may be entering a more challenging phase as construction activity slows and project execution pressures increase, according to industry experts and recent market research. A study by real estate analytics firm Liases
Navi Mumbai is entering a crucial phase of infrastructure-led expansion, with several large-scale connectivity, urban development and economic growth projects progressing simultaneously under the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO). In an interview, CIDCO Vice Chairman and Managing Director Vijay Singhal shared updates on key initiatives, including Metro Line 8,
BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar has called on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to expedite the redevelopment of the Nariman Point fire station, citing the deteriorating condition of the existing structure and the urgent need to modernise the facility. In a letter addressed to Maharashtra Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal, BMC Commissioner
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide outlined her vision for transforming Mumbai into a more resilient, efficient and future-ready city during a recent conclave, where discussions centred on urban infrastructure, sustainable development, civic innovation and improving quality of life in India’s financial capital. One of Maharashtra’s most respected bureaucrats,
As container traffic increasingly shifts to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), the Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) is pursuing a differentiated growth strategy centred on bulk cargo, liquid cargo, coastal shipping and waterfront-led development. According to MbPA Chairperson M. Angamuthu, Mumbai Port and JNPA should be viewed as complementary maritime assets
Former CIDCO Managing Director R. C. Sinha has reflected on the early years of Navi Mumbai’s development, stating that the satellite city, now home to lakhs of residents, once existed only as a vision without basic infrastructure such as roads, water supply or railway connectivity. Speaking on the Indian Infra
Mumbai continues to dominate India’s growing data centre industry, with nearly half of the country’s total capacity concentrated in the city, according to leading technology entrepreneurs and investors. Speaking ahead of the Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai (TEAM) event, Sharad Sanghi, founder and CEO of Neysa AI, said Mumbai’s strong
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has said Mumbai requires nearly 10,000 buses for daily public transport operations, while the BEST Undertaking currently operates only around 3,000 buses across the city. Speaking at The Hindu’s Maharashtra Infrastructure Conclave held in Mumbai on May 22, Bhide stressed that expanding the
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide conducted an inspection of civic facilities across Andheri and Vile Parle on Wednesday as part of the civic body’s pre-monsoon preparedness review in Mumbai’s western suburbs. The inspection covered sanitation chowkies, insecticide department units, maintenance facilities, road repair divisions and pumping stations. During
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