One of the largest anti-encroachment operations undertaken by Western Railway in Mumbai escalated into tension and unrest as authorities continued demolition of structures at Garib Nagar near Bandra railway station. The drive, which began on Tuesday and continued amid disturbances on Wednesday, aims to clear railway land for future infrastructure
The technical bids for three major cluster redevelopment projects in Mumbai under the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) were opened on May 20, marking a key step in the selection of Construction and Development Agencies (C&DA) for Adarsh Nagar (Worli), Bandra Reclamation, and SVP Nagar (Andheri West). The
The proposed expansion of Mumbai Metro Line 11 towards Bandra Terminus via Dharavi has entered an important preliminary stage, with the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) initiating groundwork for the underground corridor. As part of the early-stage preparations, MMRC has floated a tender to appoint a specialised agency for conducting
Long known as a peaceful weekend retreat and second-home destination for Mumbai residents, Karjat is now witnessing a significant shift in its residential identity. Backed by major infrastructure developments, improving connectivity, expanding social amenities, and changing lifestyle preferences, the region is increasingly being viewed as a viable first-home destination within
In a significant step toward accelerating the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), the Maharashtra government has handed over 118 acres of land in Mukteshwar, Malad-Malvani, to the project authority. This move will enable the special purpose vehicle (SPV), Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd (NMDPL), to begin detailed planning and construction of
Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia are beginning to impact India’s real estate sector, with increasing construction expenses, higher labour costs and supply-chain disruptions adding pressure on developers, according to Vikas Oberoi. Speaking during Oberoi Realty’s Q4 FY26 earnings call, Oberoi said the company is already witnessing an increase in
Redevelopment plans in three prominent Mumbai localities — SVP Nagar, Bandra Reclamation and Adarsh Nagar — have triggered growing tensions between residents and the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) over the agency’s cluster redevelopment plans. Last year, MHADA notified the Construction and Development Agency (C&DA) model, also known
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved the construction of a six-lane cable-stayed bridge over Goregaon Creek as part of a major infrastructure initiative aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving connectivity across Mumbai’s western suburbs. According to reports, the project has been sanctioned at an estimated cost of Rs
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has initiated a large-scale monsoon preparedness and emergency-response strategy across all ongoing metro and infrastructure projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region ahead of the southwest monsoon season. Officials said strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), emergency coordination systems and continuous monitoring mechanisms have been
The Maharashtra government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the development of the Africa India Business Centre (AIBC) in Kharghar, a major project aimed at enhancing trade, investment and cultural engagement between India and African nations. The proposed international business hub will be jointly developed by City and
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