The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has applied to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) for environmental clearance for the Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar slum redevelopment project. Phase 1 construction is expected to commence once the necessary approvals are secured. Although a ceremonial launch was held in October last
Mumbai is seeing mounting criticism of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for investing in cosmetic ‘beautification’ initiatives such as the Worli musical road and widespread LED installations, while essential civic infrastructure remains inadequate. On February 11, Mumbai introduced India’s first ‘musical road’—a 500-metre stretch on the northbound lane of the
Residents of Road No. 14, TPS 3, in Bandra West are once again coping with construction-related disruption, just months after the stretch was concreted. The road, rebuilt between December 2024 and May 2025, is being dug up anew to correct the misalignment of stormwater drains, triggering traffic snarls, access problems
Mumbai’s monorail service, suspended since September 2025 due to safety concerns, is expected to restart operations in May, subject to the completion of mandatory inspections and certification. The 19.54-kilometre corridor connecting Chembur, Wadala and Jacob Circle is currently undergoing final-stage testing before reopening to passengers. Authorities have carried out extensive
Parents across India are increasingly seeking schools that provide global exposure, contemporary teaching methods and clear pathways to higher education. Mumbai has emerged as a leading destination for such aspirations, supported by its diverse social fabric and expanding academic ecosystem. International-style schools in Mumbai combine structured academics with innovative learning
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar said infrastructure expansion and housing growth will play a central role in driving India towards its Rs 416 lakh crore economic ambition, while addressing industry leaders at the ET Now Realty Conclave & Awards 2026 – West Edition. Linking real estate to India’s broader development
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated the third round of slum redevelopment by inviting expressions of interest from developers for 26 slum pockets across Mumbai. The identified sites include locations that failed to receive an adequate response in two earlier bidding rounds in 2025, along with newly added settlements,
Mumbai’s residential property market began 2026 on a steady footing, with transaction volumes softening while Mumbai housing prices remained stable. According to official registration data for January, property registrations declined 8% year-on-year to 11,219 units. However, stamp duty collections rose 2% to Rs 1,012 crore, indicating continued strength in transaction
India’s first high-speed rail corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is progressing steadily, evolving beyond a transport link into a platform for engineering development, technology adoption and long-term infrastructure planning. Railway officials have confirmed that construction on the 508-km corridor is advancing across Gujarat and Maharashtra following the resolution of land
Construction has begun on a new residential redevelopment project in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, indicating continued activity in the city’s mid-scale housing segment despite cost pressures and mixed buyer sentiment. The project is expected to add over 200 residential units to Mumbai’s housing supply in the coming years. The development
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