The subcontractor for Mumbai’s Metro 4 corridor, Milan Road Buildtech, is executing 19.91 km of the 32.32 km line at a cost roughly 75% higher than the original 2018 bid, raising concerns over project finances. The slab collapse on February 14 in Mulund West, which killed one person and injured
Mumbai’s suburban railway network is set for a significant capacity boost as long-delayed car shed projects at Bhivpuri and Vangaon advance following land acquisition and regulatory clearances. The Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has allocated Rs 2,353 crore under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) Phase 3A for the construction
After prolonged delays caused largely by land acquisition and regulatory hurdles, two major suburban car shed projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region are finally moving ahead, marking a key step in preparing for an expanded local train fleet. The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is developing new EMU car sheds
After nearly two decades of legal and organisational challenges, the Tilak Safalya Co‑operative Housing Society in Chembur has finally commenced construction of a new residential tower, marking a significant milestone in resident-driven redevelopment in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs. The project reflects a growing trend where housing societies assert control over redevelopment,
Access to Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai has improved significantly following the opening of the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) extension connecting directly to LBS Road. The newly operational stretch has streamlined travel to Kurla and nearby areas by providing a largely signal-free corridor, helping commuters bypass several congestion-prone junctions that earlier slowed
In a significant move to promote renewable energy in key maritime assets, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mumbai Port Authority to roll out solar power systems across port infrastructure. The agreement was formally signed and exchanged in Mumbai
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has achieved a key construction milestone under the Mumbai Metro Line 12 project with the successful launch of the 200th U-girder near Golavali station on the elevated stretch. The installation marks steady progress on the Phase III corridor, which is designed to strengthen
Mumbai’s property market is witnessing supply pressures in certain redevelopment-heavy micro-markets, but overall buyer demand remains steady, said Abhishek Lodha, CEO and MD of Lodha Developers. Oversupply Concentrated in Select Locations According to Lodha, a spike in redevelopment activity across parts of the city has resulted in higher inventory in
Mumbai’s property market is undergoing a structural transition, marked by visible construction activity across redevelopment-heavy pockets even as buyer enquiries remain steady. The emerging pattern highlights a shift in purchasing behaviour, with brand credibility and execution strength playing a larger role in decision-making. During a recent quarterly earnings interaction, senior
With the end of the administrator’s rule, Mumbai’s newly elected representatives have resumed control over the city’s development agenda, including major infrastructure and greening initiatives. In an interaction, Karen Chapple, director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto and Professor Emerita at the University of California, Berkeley,
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