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
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved a new public-private partnership (PPP) policy aimed at streamlining infrastructure development across the state. Under the framework, all PPP projects valued above Rs 25 crore will require clearance from the cabinet sub-committee for infrastructure, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Projects costing below Rs
Western Railway used the observance of its 70th Railway Week in Mumbai to draw attention to a crucial but often understated pillar of urban transport systems: the people who keep them running. At a ceremony held at a central city auditorium, the zonal railway recognised employees for sustained service excellence,
As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) prepares to present its 2026–27 budget later this month, information obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application has shed light on the scale and direction of its infrastructure spending in the current financial year. The RTI response, sought by The Times of India,
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