January 16, 2026: For years, winning the MHADA lottery was seen as a gateway to affordable home ownership in Mumbai. That equation has shifted. Under the leadership of IAS officer Sanjeev Jaiswal, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) is now addressing a growing challenge: thousands of completed flats
January 16, 2026: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has integrated its digital platform with 481 planning authorities across the state to allow real-time online verification of Commencement Certificates (CCs), a step aimed at strengthening oversight and protecting homebuyers. Maharashtra has 481 planning authorities responsible for issuing construction-related approvals,
January 16, 2026: BA Continuum India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Bank of America, has taken on lease 1.11 lakh sq ft of office space in Powai, Mumbai, at a monthly rent of about Rs 1.43 crore, according to documents accessed by CRE Matrix. The transaction highlights continued leasing activity
January 16, 2026: Over the past six municipal budgets, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has reoriented its spending priorities, placing a stronger emphasis on capital expenditure while curbing routine revenue spending. For the first time in recent history, the country’s wealthiest civic body has allocated more than half of its
January 15, 2026: As Indian cities look to unlock value from scarce urban land, waterfront redevelopment is emerging as a new frontier. Mumbai’s proposed Bandra Bay marina-led precinct is being closely watched as a test case for how infrastructure, policy and private capital can converge to reshape coastal urban spaces.
January 15, 2026: The upcoming Tata Mumbai Marathon will double as an environmental awareness campaign, with over 350 citizens, runners, and green activists set to highlight concerns over proposed construction relaxations around Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). Participants plan to draw public attention to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s draft eco-sensitive
January 15, 2026: As polling for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections unfolds today, everyday civic challenges have taken centre stage in shaping voter sentiment across Mumbai. From crumbling roads and recurring floods to air pollution and strained public transport, residents are weighing promises against long-standing gaps in urban governance.
January 14, 2026: Over 18 years after the devastating 2005 floods that claimed more than 1,000 lives, Mumbai’s Mithi river continues to reflect the city’s ongoing struggle with urban infrastructure, governance, and pollution. Once a national symbol of vulnerability, the river remains choked with untreated sewage, industrial effluents, and debris,
January 14, 2026: As Mumbai gears up for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on Thursday, January 15, residents are focusing on urgent civic concerns that impact daily life. From redevelopment and water supply to traffic congestion, pothole-ridden roads, and air pollution, voters are seeking practical solutions rather than empty
January 14, 2026: Mumbai’s commercial property market has witnessed a significant transaction that highlights the city’s growing importance in the global digital infrastructure landscape. A major commercial asset in Chandivali, owned by a prominent film industry family through private development entities, has been sold to a Japanese multinational specialising in
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