Pali Village Playground Development Sparks Opposition Among Bandra Residents
Residents of Bandra’s Pali Village have raised concerns about ongoing construction at a decades-old open playground, fearing the public-use space could change in character. The development comes at a time when citizens in the suburb are already protesting against the proposed conversion of Neville D’Souza Sports Ground at Reclamation into a convention centre. The disputed […]
MHADA Revokes NOC, BMC Halts Construction At Mandvi Redevelopment Project Over Alleged Forgery Case
Authorities have taken fresh action against a redevelopment project in Mumbai’s Mandvi area after allegations of fraud and forgery resulted in the registration of a criminal case. The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has cancelled the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued for the Madiyar Mansion building, while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has […]
John Abraham Acquires Bandra West Bungalow For Rs 84 Crore
Bollywood actor John Abraham has purchased a bungalow in Mumbai’s premium Bandra West locality for Rs 84 crore, according to property registration documents reviewed by real estate consultancy firm Liases Foras. The transaction for the freehold property, situated on St Martin Road in Bandra West, was registered on July 14, 2026. The area is among […]
Football Community Opposes Redevelopment Of Mumbai Ground, Aaditya Thackeray Extends Support
Football players, coaches, parents and supporters have voiced strong opposition to the proposed redevelopment of one of Mumbai’s dedicated football grounds, arguing that the city cannot afford to lose another valuable open space. Mumbai Football Association (MFA) President Aaditya Thackeray also backed the campaign, calling for the preservation of the playground. Protesters maintained that the […]
Residents Protest Amazon’s Proposed Rs 45,000-Crore Data Centre Project In Thane
Amazon’s proposed Rs 45,000-crore data centre project in Thane has come under opposition from local residents and political leaders, with concerns being raised over its environmental impact, noise levels and pressure on civic resources. More than 100 residents gathered outside the proposed 58-acre project site to protest against the development. Wearing T-shirts carrying the message […]
Mumbai Registers Over 80,000 Property Deals In H1 2026; June Set To Record Highest Registrations In 14 Years
Mumbai’s residential property market continued to witness strong momentum during the first half of 2026, with the city registering 80,221 property transactions and generating Rs 6,968 crore in stamp duty revenue for the Maharashtra government, according to registration data analysed by real estate consultancy Knight Frank India. Covering the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) jurisdiction, the […]
MHADA Proposal To Revoke Redevelopment NOC Raises Fresh Uncertainty For Daginawala Mansion Residents
Residents of the ageing Daginawala Mansion in Mahim are facing renewed uncertainty after Mhada proposed cancelling the redevelopment No Objection Certificate (NOC) granted for the property nearly eight years ago. While many occupants acknowledge the lack of progress by the appointed developer, they fear that revoking the NOC could significantly delay redevelopment and force them […]
Bombay High Court Halts Andheri Redevelopment Amid Ownership Dispute
The Bombay High Court has put a temporary stop to the redevelopment of a plot in Andheri after the legal heirs of late Bhagwandas Bajaj claimed a 50% ownership stake in the property and challenged its transfer to a developer. The dispute centres on a plot originally acquired by a partnership firm involving members of […]
Mumbai Redevelopment Market Shifts Towards Large-Scale Cluster Projects As Activity Accelerates
Mumbai’s redevelopment market is witnessing a transition from standalone building renewals to larger cluster-based developments, as developers increasingly focus on aggregating bigger land parcels to unlock housing supply in the city’s land-constrained environment. The pace of redevelopment has picked up significantly in 2026. According to an assessment by Knight Frank India, nearly 70 developer agreements […]
Dharavi Redevelopment Faces Resistance As Sector 6 Evacuation Drive Progresses Slowly
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project’s efforts to clear Sector 6 ahead of the monsoon are encountering resistance from residents, slowing the process of vacating land earmarked for rehabilitation housing. Authorities began the exercise in April to relocate nearly 22,000 residents from the area, but progress has remained gradual amid ongoing negotiations and demands from affected families. […]