The dismantling of Mumbai’s 112-year-old Elphinstone Road Over Bridge is progressing at a steady pace, with authorities now aiming to wrap up the exercise by August 2026 — two months ahead of the earlier October target. The bridge, which links Lower Parel and Prabhadevi, is being taken down in calibrated
Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), frequently described as the country’s richest municipal body, is under scrutiny for its low fund utilisation during the 2025–26 financial year, according to the Mumbai Mirror. Preliminary estimates indicate that nearly 60 to 65% of the total budget outlay of Rs 74,366 crore remains unspent
The Maharashtra government has cleared the development of Metro Line 8, a 34.9-km high-speed corridor that will connect Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) with Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). The project, estimated at Rs 22,862.07 crore, will be implemented under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer model with
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has confirmed that the proposed pod taxi system in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) will function without any government subsidy. Instead, the selected concessionaire will pay an annual fee of Rs 1 crore to the authority and share 21% of its revenue. According to
Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani will present the 2026–27 budget of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to Standing Committee Chairman Prabhakar Shinde on Wednesday, outlining a mix of innovative financing and new infrastructure proposals. For the first time, the civic body intends to raise money from the public through municipal bonds
At the Mumbai Global Economic Cooperation Summit 2026, Maharashtra’s leading infrastructure agencies laid out a coordinated blueprint for growth linking expressways, aviation hubs, urban mobility systems and industrial corridors. The emphasis, officials said, is on building an interconnected transport grid capable of sustaining long-term economic expansion, rather than executing standalone
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has approved the extension of Mumbai Metro Line 12 under a new project titled Mumbai Metro Line 12A, with a sanctioned cost of Rs 8,414 crore. The move is aimed at strengthening connectivity between fast-growing nodes in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and easing
Commuters and local residents have expressed concern over persistent dust pollution along the western end of Hans Bhugra Marg in Santacruz East, where multiple infrastructure works are underway. Despite measures such as regular sprinkling of water on the road, many say the situation remains unchanged. Efforts were made to seek
A recent income tax filing in Mumbai has brought attention to how India’s tax structure can result in substantial rental income attracting no tax liability when computed strictly within existing legal provisions. The case, involving annual rental earnings of Rs 17 lakh, demonstrates how statutory deductions and rebates can significantly
A significant redevelopment push is underway in Mumbai’s upscale Walkeshwar neighbourhood, where close to 8,000 square metres of prime land near the heritage Banganga Tank precinct is likely to be redeveloped. The area, located in South Mumbai, is regarded as both prestigious and sensitive, bordered by Raj Bhavan at one
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