Industrialist Harsh Goenka has sparked a discussion on India’s urban development challenges after reflecting on the stark contrasts visible while flying into Mumbai. In a social media post, the business leader said the experience underscored the gap between the country’s economic progress and the housing realities faced by millions of
Construction of the crucial connector linking the Atal Setu with the Mumbai-Pune Expressway is progressing rapidly, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) targeting completion of the project by February 2027. The upcoming corridor is expected to serve as a vital missing link in the region’s transport network, providing
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
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