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
A “musical road” introduced on Mumbai’s Coastal Road has drawn criticism from residents, who argue that civic authorities are funding novelty projects while unresolved infrastructure issues persist under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The 500-metre stretch uses specially grooved asphalt designed to play Jai Ho when vehicles travel at around 80
Families set to be displaced under the Elphinstone redevelopment project have voiced concerns about loss of income and the terms of rehabilitation, arguing that while they are being allotted larger homes, their means of livelihood are at risk. However, Additional Collector Shivaji Davbhat has maintained that the rehabilitation package offers
Following the February 14 slab collapse in Mulund, residents across Mumbai have been closely monitoring under-construction metro corridors, reporting possible defects to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). Officials confirmed that the authority has been addressing numerous complaints on social media, with citizens sharing images and videos of potential
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