Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced that the Mumbai–Delhi Expressway will be completed and fully operational within the next two years. He also unveiled highway projects worth nearly Rs 16,500 crore aimed at improving road connectivity in Rajasthan’s Kota region. Addressing a public gathering in
Mumbai continues to play a pivotal role in both Maharashtra’s and India’s economic growth, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) contributing nearly 6.1% to the country’s GDP, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide said at the ‘1 Trillion Economy Maharashtra’ event in Mumbai. Highlighting the city’s economic strength, Bhide
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the first phase of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, comprising around 10,000 homes, is expected to be completed within the next 18 months. He described the project as an economic transformation initiative that goes beyond housing by integrating employment, business and modern infrastructure.
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
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