Maharashtra’s move to revise revenue records for government leasehold land is expected to bring greater transparency to property transactions while increasing due diligence requirements for redevelopment projects, financing arrangements and land transfers involving leased public land. The state revenue department has instructed district collectors to undertake a special drive to
Mumbai’s increasingly liberal redevelopment policies could dramatically alter the character of its neighbourhoods, leading to overcrowding, traffic congestion and excessive urban density, according to architect and urban designer Samir D’Monte. Speaking at a public presentation held at the Bandra Gymkhana on Saturday, D’Monte outlined how successive increases in permissible Floor
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday asserted that the Mahayuti government has placed the welfare of farmers, women, labourers, youth and ordinary citizens at the centre of its governance agenda, while undertaking major development initiatives across the state. Addressing a press conference ahead of the monsoon session of
Mumbai’s ongoing water shortage, aggravated by a delayed monsoon, has once again brought attention to the city’s long-pending water infrastructure projects. With reservoir levels falling sharply and civic authorities imposing restrictions on water usage, experts say the crisis highlights the consequences of more than a decade without any major expansion
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has proposed the development of a dedicated rail freight corridor connecting the upcoming Vadhavan Port and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) with the Mumbai–Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway, a move aimed at strengthening logistics infrastructure and supporting industrial growth across the state. The proposal was announced
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), developed by the Adani Group, is preparing to begin international passenger and cargo operations from July 15, marking a significant milestone in the airport’s phased expansion. The greenfield facility, which serves as the second major airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), launched domestic commercial
Mumbai’s real estate sector has voiced concerns over the potential impact of recent water supply restrictions imposed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), cautioning that prolonged curbs could affect construction schedules, increase project costs and delay housing delivery across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The civic body recently
Mumbai’s sea-facing residential market is no longer a single, uniform segment. According to an analysis by Square Yards, the market has evolved into multiple tiers, ranging from long-established luxury neighbourhoods driven by scarcity and prestige to emerging coastal destinations benefiting from new infrastructure and improved connectivity. At the top of
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for further progress on the development of the 130-acre waterfront public space created as part of the Mumbai Coastal Road South project by directing the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to examine Reliance Industries’ master layout plan. The decision removes a key procedural obstacle
Mumbai’s monorail network is likely to resume services within the next 10 to 15 days, nearly nine months after operations were temporarily suspended. The Maharashtra Urban Development Department has granted final approval for the 19.54-km corridor connecting Mahalaxmi and Jacob Circle, clearing the way for its reopening. Officials said station
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