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,
The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) of Maharashtra has outlined a long-term approach to guide and stabilise urban growth across the state through infrastructure-led and sustainable planning. Established to ease congestion and socio-economic pressure in older urban centres, CIDCO’s mandate focuses on developing self-reliant cities supported by integrated physical
Mumbai’s persistent traffic congestion, particularly in its busiest commercial districts, could soon be addressed through a congestion pricing mechanism. BJP councillor Makarand Narvekar has proposed levying an entry fee on private vehicles entering key Central Business Districts (CBDs), to ease traffic flow and reduce pollution. He has urged the Brihanmumbai
India’s ageing residential stock is setting the stage for a sustained redevelopment cycle across major metropolitan markets, creating a predictable and scalable growth opportunity for real estate developers over the next two decades. A significant share of housing in large cities is now over 30 to 40 years old, built
Mumbai’s luxury housing market saw another marquee transaction this week as a prominent Bollywood actor purchased a high-end apartment in Bandra’s Pali Hill, reaffirming the neighbourhood’s standing as one of the city’s most exclusive and tightly held residential addresses. Valued at over Rs 29 crore, the deal underlines sustained demand
In a move aimed at strengthening safety and emergency response on the Pune–Mumbai Expressway, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) and the Highway Safety Patrol (HSP) are exploring land parcels along the Borghat stretch to set up a dedicated emergency help centre. Officials said the facility is intended to
As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) gears up to present its 2026–27 financial budget later this month, details obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) query reveal the scale and focus of the civic body’s infrastructure spending this year. The response, sought by The Times of India, highlights an aggressive
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday announced that a premium train service connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai will begin shortly, citing ongoing line doubling and record levels of railway investment in Karnataka. The minister said the enhanced infrastructure capacity would enable the introduction of more services on key intercity routes.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has carried out a demolition drive against unauthorised constructions in the Belapur division, intensifying its enforcement efforts to curb illegal development across the city. The action was undertaken following directions from Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde and was supervised by Additional Commissioner (2) Dr
Actor Soha Ali Khan has once again drawn attention to the poor state of pedestrian infrastructure in Mumbai, flagging serious safety concerns over damaged and neglected sidewalks. During an evening walk, the actor encountered a severely broken stretch of pavement, prompting her to describe Mumbai’s footpaths as “death traps”. Sharing
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