BKC Set For Major Grade A Office Expansion With 6.5 Million Sq Ft New Supply By 2029
Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) is set for a major expansion of its commercial office market, with around 6.5 million sq ft of new Grade A office space expected to be added between 2026 and 2029, according to JLL’s latest office market report. The upcoming developments will increase BKC’s Grade A office inventory from 20.4 […]
Second Tunnel Boring Machine Begins Excavation For India’s First Undersea Bullet Train Tunnel Beneath Thane Creek
Construction of India’s first undersea rail tunnel for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has reached another milestone, with the second tunnel boring machine (TBM) commencing excavation beneath Thane Creek. According to the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), the second TBM started its drive on Saturday from Sawli in Ghansoli towards Vikhroli. The machine […]
Mumbai Metro Network Reshapes Homebuyer Choices As Connectivity Becomes The New Premium
Mumbai’s expanding Metro network is redefining the way homebuyers evaluate residential properties, with connectivity emerging as one of the most influential factors in property decisions. Rather than focusing solely on a neighbourhood’s reputation, buyers are increasingly prioritising how quickly they can reach workplaces, airports and commercial hubs. The shift is particularly evident in Mumbai, where […]
MMRDA Relocates 174 Families To Clear Path For BKC Pod Taxi Project
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has relocated 174 families to facilitate the construction of terminal stations for the proposed Pod Taxi system in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), removing a key hurdle in the implementation of the ambitious urban mobility project. The rehabilitation exercise enables work to move forward on what is expected to […]
Bullet Train Tunnel Launch Ceremony Deferred Due To Heavy Rain; Excavation Work To Continue
The Ministry of Railways has postponed the formal inauguration of tunnel-boring work for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project due to persistent heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions in Mumbai. However, officials have directed that excavation work begin immediately to ensure the project’s timeline remains unaffected. According to ministry officials, continuous rainfall over the past few […]
Mumbai’s Most Walkable Streets: Three Locations Setting The Benchmark For Pedestrian-Friendly Infrastructure
Safe and uninterrupted footpaths remain a challenge across much of Mumbai, with pedestrians often forced to navigate encroachments, damaged pavements or roads lacking dedicated walkways. However, a few parts of the city have emerged as examples of how well-planned pedestrian infrastructure can improve the walking experience. Three such locations—Marine Drive, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and a […]
Mumbai Pod Taxis Set To Revolutionise Last-Mile Connectivity In The Financial Capital
December 29, 2025: Mumbai is gearing up to launch India’s first pod taxi network, a transformative step in addressing last-mile connectivity in the city’s congested business corridors. Spearheaded by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the project will initially cover an 8 km elevated corridor from Bandra to Kurla in the Bandra Kurla Complex […]
MMRDA To Lease Prime Wadala Plot, Setting Stage For Mumbai’s Next Business Hub
November 13, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has announced plans to lease a commercial plot measuring 10,860 sq m in Wadala, marking a significant step toward developing the city’s next growth corridor. The plot, offered with a reserve price of Rs 1,629 crore, permits a built-up area of 1,08,600 sq m under […]
Drone Survey Begins To Finalise BKC Pod Taxi Route And Pillar Alignment
November 12, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has initiated a drone survey across Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to finalise the route alignment and pillar locations for the upcoming Automated Rapid Transit System, popularly known as the pod taxi project. The survey, which began this week, aims to identify optimal spots for supporting […]
Mumbai Plans 70-km Underground Tunnel Network To Ease Traffic Congestion
November 03, 2025: Mumbai may soon get a 70-kilometre network of underground tunnels, designed to ease chronic traffic congestion and connect major parts of the city. The ambitious project, proposed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), will be executed in three phases. An MMRDA official said, “The tunnels will help divert a significant […]