The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has achieved a historic high in property tax collections, recording Rs 7,610.90 crore in the financial year 2025–26. This figure surpasses its revised target of Rs 7,341 crore, marking a new benchmark in the civic body’s revenue performance. For the first time, property tax collections
The Maharashtra government is preparing an ambitious Rs 6,000-crore proposal to strengthen research infrastructure across public universities and state-run institutions, including Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) and the College of Engineering Pune. Modelled on the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA), the proposed initiative—tentatively titled CM-USHA—aims to modernise laboratories and
Western Railway (WR) reported significant growth across freight operations, infrastructure, safety, passenger services, and revenue in the financial year 2025–26. For the fourth consecutive year, WR crossed the 100 million tonnes mark in freight loading, achieving approximately 106 million tonnes. The zone remained a leader in container, fertiliser, and mineral
The much-anticipated April 3 inauguration of Metro Line 9’s first phase between Kashigaon and Dahisar, along with the Phase I launch of Metro Line 2B, the bhoomipujan for the BKC pod taxi project, and the commencement of tunnel-boring machines (TBMs) for the Thane-Borivli tunnel, has been deferred. Sources confirmed that
Mumbai’s metro network is on the brink of a major expansion, with nearly 10 km of new stretches scheduled to open on April 3. With these additions, the city’s operational network is approaching the 90 km mark, marking a significant step forward in its rapid transit growth. The upcoming launch
Mumbai’s real estate market closed the financial year on a robust note, recording 15,516 property registrations in March 2026—the strongest March performance in the past 14 years. According to data from the Maharashtra Department of Registrations and Stamps, transactions within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation limits generated over Rs 1,492 crore
Powai is steadily transforming into a key destination for business hospitality in Mumbai, driven by a strategic collaboration between the K Raheja Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts. Rather than being a new market entry, the move builds on existing assets, reflecting a calculated expansion strategy. For Vijayta Raheja, Director
Mumbai’s suburban railway, the lifeline of the city, quietly witnessed a historic transformation over one long weekend in March. Western Railway replaced a colonial-era bridge span near Kandivali, originally forged in 1897, marking the end of a structure that had survived floods, plague, and the relentless growth of the city’s
Mumbai, long the heart of India’s financial and corporate ecosystem, is witnessing a dynamic transformation in its commercial real estate sector. Over the past two decades, the city has evolved from a traditional office hub into a sophisticated market attracting global investors, multinational occupiers, and institutional capital. As 2026 approaches,
A crucial segment of Mumbai Metro Line 9 connecting Kashigaon and Dahisar is expected to be inaugurated in April, though final approval from the Government of Maharashtra is still pending. Officials from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority confirmed that the 4.5-km elevated corridor has completed trial runs and received
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