29 Dec 2025

The Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra government to provide a detailed plan to address pollution and odour from the Kanjurmarg dumping ground. Authorities have been instructed to seek technical guidance from IIT Bombay to make the measures more effective. Residents have long complained about the foul smell and gas emissions affecting health and daily life. The court emphasized a 24x7 grievance system and timely complaint resolution. A special committee is expected to submit practical steps to reduce pollution, making accountability and swift action a priority.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

28 Dec 2025

Several major infrastructure projects in Bandra East, including the Metro Line 2B and the new Bombay High Court building, have received notices from the H-East ward of BMC for violating air pollution control norms. Contractors are required to submit explanations and take corrective measures promptly, with stricter actions, including work stoppages, on the horizon. Similar warnings had been issued earlier to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train site. A ready-mix concrete plant in BKC was recently shut down for non-compliance, highlighting ongoing challenges in enforcing environmental standards in large urban projects.Read more

28 Dec 2025

Residents of Chandivali have formed a citizens group that plans to function as a shadow corporator to closely monitor civic works in L ward. Without entering electoral politics, the group aims to track ward-level budgets, inspect project execution on the ground and follow up on public complaints with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). It also plans to use the Right to Information Act when required and publish annual assessments of civic works. The initiative reflects growing citizen involvement in local governance and accountability.Read more

27 Dec 2025

The Railway Land Development Authority has received its highest-ever bid for a land parcel after a 2.5-acre plot in Mahalaxmi, South Mumbai, attracted an offer of INR 2,250 crore from Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon. The bid far exceeded the reserve price of INR 993 crore for the 99-year lease, highlighting strong demand for scarce land in central Mumbai. The auction saw participation from leading developers including Sobha Realty, Lodha Group and an RMZ-linked entity. The winning bidder will make an upfront payment of INR 100 crore, with the balance paid over eight years. The strong response reflects continued confidence in Mumbai's premium real estate market.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

27 Dec 2025

The Bombay High Court has constituted a three-member committee to resolve a land dispute at Danda Koliwada in Mumbai's Khar West, where a proposed slum rehabilitation project overlaps with land used by the local Koli fishing community. The court directed senior officials from the Urban Development Department, the suburban collector's office and the Slum Rehabilitation Authority to hear all parties and, if required, carry out fresh demarcation. Until the committee completes its review, the court has ordered status quo and restrained any coercive action on the disputed land.Read more

Mr.Rajendra Rajan, Founder, TransIndia

27 Dec 2025

The year 2025 emerged as a defining phase for Mumbai's real estate and urban landscape, with redevelopment becoming the city's most credible pathway for growth. Faced with land scarcity, ageing housing stock and rising lifestyle expectations, Mumbai increasingly shifted its focus towards structured, large-scale redevelopment. The momentum witnessed across residential and mixed-use projects highlighted redevelopment's role as a tool for urban renewal, social upliftment and economic efficiency, setting a clear direction for the city's next growth cycle in 2026.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

26 Dec 2025

Brookfield Properties has entered into a built-to-suit lease agreement with JPMorganChase to develop a new office tower of around 1.3 million sq ft in Powai, Mumbai. The project will come up on a six-acre land parcel recently acquired by a Brookfield Asset Management private real estate fund and will be developed in collaboration with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority and a venture partner. Designed as a state-of-the-art workplace, the facility is expected to consolidate several JPMorganChase teams currently spread across Mumbai. The office tower is scheduled for completion by 2030, reinforcing India's growing stature as a global capability centre hub.Read more

26 Dec 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has issued revised guidelines to curb selective demolitions and fragmented road widening across Mumbai. The new framework standardises and digitises no-objection certificates for road-related demolitions, ensuring widening work is carried out in complete, connected stretches. It also sets clear rules for rehabilitating affected properties, offering resettlement with additional Floor Space Index where applicable. The guidelines require timely start of roadworks after demolitions, backed by approved budgets and tenders. By defining road priorities, limiting project scope, and improving inter-departmental coordination, the BMC aims to improve transparency, protect residents rights, and deliver smoother, more efficient urban road infrastructure.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

25 Dec 2025

Industry leaders from India's construction and real estate sectors gathered in Mumbai for the fifth edition of the Saifee Burhani Expo (Construction 360), a three-day event focused on sustainable, inclusive and future-ready urban development. Inaugurated by Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha Speaker Shri Rahul Narwekar, the expo highlighted innovation, collaboration and long-term infrastructure planning aligned with the vision of a & Viksit Bharat by 2047. Through panel discussions, expert addresses and technology showcases, participants emphasised the need to shift from metro-centric, unchecked growth towards decentralised development, climate-responsive design, safety, sanitation infrastructure and deeper adoption of sustainability frameworks across the construction value chain.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

24 Dec 2025

The Mumbai second edition of the DLC Guide 2025 concluded with an industry-led evaluation of restaurants, hotels and bars based on operational excellence and guest experience. Founded by Jimmy Mistry under the Della Leaders Club, the guide follows an independent, audit-driven framework inspired by global benchmarks. The edition recognised select dining venues, Fairmont Mumbai in the hotel category, and Sixteen33 among bars. Supported by a diverse professional panel, the platform has expanded across five countries and nine cities within 18 months, assessing over 99 establishments worldwide.Read more

22 Dec 2025

IIT-Bombay researchers have reviewed proposed changes to the housing component of CPI, welcoming the base year update to 2024 but raising concerns over monthly data collection for all dwellings. The paper favors the existing six-month panel method, noting that visiting all 25,000 dwellings monthly would increase costs, burden respondents, and risk data quality. While supporting some proposals like rural inclusion and excluding employer-provided dwellings, the authors stress that flaws in the current index are addressable with better data use. Experts back the view, highlighting inefficiency of monthly collection.Read more

22 Dec 2025

Keystone Realtors is gearing up to launch a super luxury residential project in Bandra, Mumbai, with a GDV of around INR 3,000 crore. The company has recorded property sales of INR 1,839 crore in the first half of the fiscal year, a 40 per cent increase annually, and aims to achieve INR 4,000 crore in bookings. Keystone plans four more project launches in the second half of the year, investing INR 950 crore in construction. Strong demand in MMR and reduced home loan rates are expected to support continued sales growth.Read more

21 Dec 2025

Actor Madhuri Dixit Nene and her husband, Dr Shriram Madhav Nene, have sold their residential apartment in Juhu, Mumbai, for INR 3.90 crore, according to property registration records. The apartment, measuring around 780 sq ft, is located in Deep Varsha Co-operative Housing Society on Military Road. The buyer, a woman, benefited from Maharashtra's 1% stamp duty concession for women homebuyers, paying INR 19.5 lakh in stamp duty. The couple also sold a parking space in the same society for INR 15 lakh on the same day. Juhu remains a sought-after residential locality, known for its premium appeal, coastal access and strong demand among high-net-worth individuals and film industry professionals.Read more

21 Dec 2025

The Maharashtra government has approved a state-level committee to address encroachments across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region's heritage sites. Chaired by the Cultural Affairs Minister, the panel includes ministers and senior officials from departments such as revenue, tourism, public works, forests, and urban development. The committee will supervise district-level committees, release funds for conservation, and preserve over 390 state-protected monuments and 145 temples, including August Kranti Maidan, Dharavi Fort, and Jejuri's Khandoba temple. The initiative expands prior efforts focused on forts, aiming to ensure long-term preservation, public access, and cultural tourism growth.Read more