The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has instructed Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) to allow telecom operators to establish their own network infrastructure at the Navi Mumbai International Airport, citing the provisions of the Telecommunications Act, 2023. In a letter addressed in February 2026 to AAHL CEO Arun Bansal, the DoT
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday outlined a large-scale infrastructure roadmap for Thane and Kalyan under the Rs 48,000 crore annual budget of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, approved earlier this week. Deputy Chief Minister Shinde, who chairs the MMRDA, said Thane is being positioned as a
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has approved Rs 4,897.19 crore for infrastructure projects in the Kalyan Lok Sabha constituency for 2026–27, with a focus on the Kalyan-Bhiwandi link of Mumbai Metro Line 5 and the Kalyan Ring Road. The funding aims to improve connectivity, reduce congestion in Bhiwandi, and
Senior officials from key Maharashtra development corporations on Thursday (February 19, 2026) highlighted ongoing infrastructure expansion as central to the State’s plan to become a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030. Speaking at the Global Economic Cooperation 2026 summit organised by the Future Economic Cooperation Council, representatives from the Maharashtra
Amid rising construction activity across Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated a citywide road-washing campaign aimed at curbing dust pollution and maintaining stable air quality levels. The annual drive, expected to run for around 150 days, will primarily cover the non-monsoon construction season. With over 2,400 active construction
The Maharashtra government has handed over possession of a 118-acre land parcel at Mukteshwar in Malad-Malvani to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), marking a key step in providing planned rehabilitation housing for Dharavi residents. The site will be developed by the special purpose vehicle (SPV) Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited
The subcontractor for Mumbai’s Metro 4 corridor, Milan Road Buildtech, is executing 19.91 km of the 32.32 km line at a cost roughly 75% higher than the original 2018 bid, raising concerns over project finances. The slab collapse on February 14 in Mulund West, which killed one person and injured
Mumbai’s suburban railway network is set for a significant capacity boost as long-delayed car shed projects at Bhivpuri and Vangaon advance following land acquisition and regulatory clearances. The Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has allocated Rs 2,353 crore under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) Phase 3A for the construction
After prolonged delays caused largely by land acquisition and regulatory hurdles, two major suburban car shed projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region are finally moving ahead, marking a key step in preparing for an expanded local train fleet. The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is developing new EMU car sheds
After nearly two decades of legal and organisational challenges, the Tilak Safalya Co‑operative Housing Society in Chembur has finally commenced construction of a new residential tower, marking a significant milestone in resident-driven redevelopment in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs. The project reflects a growing trend where housing societies assert control over redevelopment,
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