Borivali’s Gorai May Face Building Restrictions After Aviation Facility Move
September 5, 2025: Mumbai’s Gorai locality in Borivali could soon be subjected to building height restrictions, following the Maharashtra government’s decision to shift the high-frequency (HF) receiving station from Dahisar to Gorai. The facility, crucial for flight communication, is being relocated as redevelopment schemes in Dahisar have stalled owing to existing aviation-related curbs. In a […]
Mumbai’s Legendary Famous Studios To Be Demolished For Luxury High-Rise
September 1, 2025: Another chapter of Mumbai’s cinematic heritage is about to close. Famous Studios, the 79-year-old film hub in Mahalaxmi that once rang with lights, cameras and action, is set to be demolished to make way for a gleaming residential skyscraper. Founded in 1943 by J. B. Roongta, the studio has been woven into […]
Mumbai Prepares For Transformation Into A Future Ready Urban Hub With Redevelopment
August 29, 2025: Mumbai’s growth story has long been inseparable from India’s wider economic trajectory. Home to more than 22 million people and over 3,000 multinational companies, the city continues to expand at remarkable speed. Projections from global research firms suggest that India’s urban GDP share will increase significantly by 2035, with the Mumbai–Pune corridor […]
Supreme Court Upholds Bombay HC Judgment Against SRA’s Bandra Church Land Takeover
August 25, 2025: The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Bombay High Court order invalidating the acquisition of Church Trust land at Mount Mary in Bandra by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), highlighting the “invisible but pervading influence of the powerful private developer” behind the move. The Church Trust had expressed interest in redeveloping the […]
SC Rules Land Cannot Be Taken Without First Extinguishing Owner’s Rehabilitation Rights
August 25, 2025: The Supreme Court has ruled that landowners enjoy a preferential right to redevelop their property under the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971, before the State or the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) can intervene. The judgment came in a dispute concerning a parcel of land in Kurla, Mumbai, owned […]
New Proposal Under Maharashtra Housing Policy 2025 Seeks Dedicated RERA-Like Law For Redevelopment
August 23, 2025: The Maharashtra Housing Policy 2025, approved last month, proposes the introduction of a separate RERA-like law to regulate redevelopment projects in the state. Currently, such projects are not covered under the Real Estate Regulatory Authority Act, 2016, leaving complaints from homeowners unresolved by MahaRERA. The state cabinet approved the housing policy in […]
Western Suburbs Lead Mumbai’s Redevelopment Race Amid Rising Challenges
August 21, 2025: Redevelopment has become a defining feature of Mumbai’s real estate market, offering hope to lakhs of residents living in aging and congested buildings. With vacant land almost exhausted, developers are demolishing old structures and replacing them with taller, modern buildings. The promise to residents is clear—bigger homes, improved amenities, and better safety. […]
FSI Deals Reshape Mumbai’s Elite Suburbs With Lucrative Redevelopment Projects
August 18, 2025: Walk through the inner lanes of Bandra, Khar, or Santacruz and you may notice six-storey housing blocks being replaced by soaring 18-storey towers. This transformation is not accidental, nor is it unlawful. Instead, it is the result of clauses within Mumbai’s Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR), which allow builders to reap […]
CM Fadnavis Bats For Global-Scale Construction Tech To Fast-Track Mumbai Redevelopment
August 15, 2025: Mumbai’s real estate sector received a strong push for faster, technology-led redevelopment from Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who called for global best practices to transform the city’s urban landscape. Speaking at the Change of Guard ceremony of CREDAI-MCHI at Jio World Convention Centre, Fadnavis emphasised that Mumbai’s redevelopment vision must match […]
Mumbai’s Real Estate Renaissance: How Redevelopment Is Reshaping The City Of Dreams
July 24, 2025: Mumbai, often referred to as the ‘City of Dreams’, is witnessing a sweeping transformation driven by a wave of redevelopment initiatives. From ambitious slum rehabilitation plans to high-end residential towers, the city’s landscape is rapidly evolving to meet the demands of a growing population and modern urban life. Major undertakings such as […]