Redevelopment has emerged as a key driver of Mumbai’s urban transformation, with ageing residential buildings making way for modern high-rises offering larger homes and improved amenities. While the trend promises significant benefits for homeowners, developers and civic authorities, experts believe stronger planning and safeguards are needed to ensure projects remain
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) continued to dominate India’s residential real estate market during the April–June 2026 quarter, despite a slowdown in housing sales triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to a report by ANAROCK Research. Across India’s seven major cities, approximately 90,715 homes were sold during Q2
Western Railway is accelerating infrastructure upgrades on the Mumbai–Delhi rail corridor as part of Indian Railways’ broader effort to enable train operations at speeds of up to 160 kmph. The initiative forms a key component of Mission Raftaar, which aims to improve speed, safety and operational efficiency across some of
The Bombay High Court has directed authorities to submit a status report on compensatory mangrove restoration linked to the proposed Versova–Bhayandar Coastal Road after environmental group Vanashakti alleged that mandatory ecological safeguards have not been fully implemented. The matter was heard following an application filed by the NGO, which claimed
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to take over the operations of Aarey Hospital for a period of 30 years as part of its efforts to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure in Mumbai’s western suburbs. According to reports, the civic body has initiated the process to bring the hospital under
The Maharashtra government has introduced the Vertical Property Card scheme, a new initiative aimed at providing individual ownership records for flat and commercial unit owners in cities such as Mumbai, Pune and Thane. The move is expected to strengthen property ownership documentation and simplify real estate transactions across the state.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved changes to the land-use reservation of more than 11,400 square metres of land across Mumbai within a week, prompting concerns among urban planners and residents over the gradual reduction of public open spaces in the city. While political attention has largely centred on
The Supreme Court has set aside a Bombay High Court order directing the demolition of a fully operational shopping mall and hotel in Navi Mumbai, ruling that such a move would not serve public interest after nearly 17 years of commercial operations, a Rs 450 crore investment and the creation
Commuters travelling through some of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s busiest traffic corridors are set to benefit as the first two phases of the Airoli-Katai Naka Elevated Road Project near completion. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has announced that the initial phases of the project are in the final
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, India’s first bullet train project, is expected to reshape real estate markets across Maharashtra and Gujarat by improving connectivity, supporting infrastructure development and attracting fresh investment around its stations. Spanning 508 kilometres, the high-speed rail corridor will connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad through 12 stations located
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