Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday defended the Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link project following criticism over a recent landslide near one of its tunnels, describing the project as an “engineering marvel” and saying initial challenges are common in large infrastructure developments. Responding to a discussion on heavy rainfall and
The demand for ready-to-move homes in Mumbai is steadily increasing as homebuyers prioritise certainty, immediate possession and lower financial risk over the potential gains associated with under-construction projects. According to Pakshal Sanghvi, Director of Sanghvi Realty, buyer preferences have evolved significantly over the past decade, with greater emphasis now being
As the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) continues to grapple with heavy rainfall and recurring waterlogging, leading architect and urban planning expert Dikshu C. Kukreja has called for the restoration of blue-green infrastructure and the adoption of watershed-based planning to strengthen the city’s climate resilience. According to Kukreja, Mumbai’s flooding is
The Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in partnership with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), organised the inaugural Namaste Mumbai Conclave 2026 and The Grand CivicTech Fund Quest on July 2, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, academicians and creative professionals to discuss Mumbai’s future as a global centre
The Maharashtra government’s handling of infrastructure during the ongoing monsoon came under attack on Monday as Opposition legislators staged a protest outside the Vidhan Bhavan, alleging that heavy rainfall had exposed serious shortcomings in the state’s civic infrastructure. Leaders from the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) accused the
Mumbai’s real estate landscape is undergoing a major transformation, with redevelopment becoming a key driver of residential growth as the availability of vacant land continues to shrink. According to industry experts, established neighbourhoods with strong infrastructure and community appeal are increasingly attracting both developers and homebuyers. Data from Knight Frank
As geopolitical uncertainties ease, India’s housing market remains resilient. But rising construction costs are quietly reshaping the economics of home ownership, making timely decisions increasingly important. For many, the instinct is to wait. Over the past few years, global uncertainty from inflation and geopolitical conflicts to disruptions in international shipping
The future of the iconic Neville D’Souza Football Ground in Bandra West was raised in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Wednesday, with NCP MLC Zeeshan Siddique urging the state government to preserve the city’s historic football venue and prevent its redevelopment. Speaking in the House, Siddique highlighted the ground’s importance
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sunil Shinde has called on the Maharashtra government to reassess the construction of very tall Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) buildings in Mumbai, arguing that redevelopment projects should better reflect the needs and living patterns of rehabilitated residents. He also sought improvements in first- and last-mile connectivity
India’s rapid redevelopment activity is transforming urban skylines while creating strong demand for advanced vertical mobility systems, says Navin Rajagopalan, Director, City Lifts India Limited. As older residential societies, commercial buildings, and dense urban clusters make way for modern high-rise developments, elevators are becoming an essential part of new-age infrastructure.
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