08 Apr 2026

Smartworks Coworking Spaces has leased 1,150 desks at its Navi Mumbai campus in Tata Intellion Park to a global digital business services and customer experience management firm, generating rental income of INR 51 crore. The client now occupies over 5,000 desks across Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai, with combined expected rental revenue exceeding INR 155 crore. The lease period and client name were not disclosed. Smartworks, which converts large commercial buildings into managed office campuses, operates 63 centres across 15 cities in India and Singapore, managing a total portfolio of 15.3 million sq ft. The expansion highlights growing demand for flexible, enterprise-focused office space across multiple Indian markets.Read more

06 Apr 2026

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has recorded its highest-ever annual water tax collection of INR 112 crore in FY26, reflecting improved revenue mobilisation and citizen compliance. The achievement, covering the period from April 2025 to March 2026, has been attributed to structured recovery drives, increased use of digital payment systems and sustained outreach initiatives. Civic authorities highlighted the role of technology-enabled billing, extended payment facilities and targeted follow-ups in boosting collections. The milestone marks a significant improvement in municipal revenue performance, with officials emphasising transparency and ease of payment as key drivers behind the increase in collections.Read more

05 Apr 2026

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has presented its INR 6,704.43 crore budget for the financial year 2026-27 before the general body, with provisions for civic infrastructure, public services, and urban development projects. The budget, tabled in the past week by Standing Committee Chairman Ashok Patil to Mayor Sujata Patil, includes an opening balance of INR 1,265.83 crore and projected expenditure of INR 6,689.43 crore, leaving a closing balance of INR 15 crore. The revised estimate for FY26 stands at INR 5,830.82 crore. The civic body has scheduled a general body discussion on the budget in early April, alongside transport and tree authority allocations, as part of its annual financial planning exercise.Read more

05 Apr 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has achieved its highest-ever annual property tax collection, recording INR 876 crore in the financial year ending recently. The performance surpasses all previous yearly collections since the civic body's formation and has been attributed to a structured recovery drive, digital payment systems, and an amnesty scheme implemented during the closing weeks of the financial year. Over 2.25 lakh property owners contributed to the collections, with nearly 61% opting for online payments. Nerul ward recorded the highest contribution at over INR 182 crore. The initiative reflects improved taxpayer participation, data-driven enforcement, and expanded outreach through digital communication and extended payment facilities.Read more

04 Apr 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has initiated an intensified city-wide sanitation drive as part of its preparations for the upcoming Swachh Survekshan assessment. Civic authorities have directed all departments to undertake coordinated action to improve visible cleanliness and citizen participation. Special sanitation teams will carry out a phased cleaning programme across administrative wards, covering major and internal roads, footpaths, and public infrastructure. The exercise also includes drainage cleaning, road maintenance, and removal of encroachments affecting pedestrian movement. Additionally, the civic body has emphasised timely infrastructure repairs and improved monitoring of maintenance agencies. The initiative reflects efforts to retain Navi Mumbai's standing in the super clean city category at the national level.Read more

04 Apr 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has collected over INR 81 crore from more than 15,000 property tax defaulters under its ongoing amnesty scheme, with only a few days remaining before the deadline. The scheme, which offers a 50 per cent waiver on penalty for one-time settlement of dues, will remain open until the end of the financial year. Overall property tax collections have reached INR 755 crore so far, with over 2.14 lakh property owners making payments. The civic body has extended working hours at collection centres, including weekends and holidays, to facilitate last-minute payments and improve compliance.Read more

31 Mar 2026

Navi Mumbai International Airport, inaugurated in December last year, is significantly increasing its operations in its first summer schedule. Daily departures will rise from 22 to 78, totaling 1,092 weekly flights. The expansion includes connections to 46 domestic destinations, with 30 new routes covering commercial, tourist, and religious hubs. Key routes with highest frequency include Delhi, Goa, Bengaluru, and Kochi. This growth reflects the airport's rapid operational scaling and aims to provide better connectivity while easing pressure on existing Mumbai airports.Read more

29 Mar 2026

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has undertaken demolition action against an unauthorised structure in the Nerul division after the property owner failed to comply with a statutory notice issued under Section 54 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. The construction, located in Nerul village, was found to be ongoing despite prior enforcement warnings. The action was executed under the direction of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, with supervision from senior officials including Additional Commissioner Dr Rahul Gethe and Deputy Commissioner (Encroachment) Dr Kailas Gaikwad. The operation involved municipal staff, labourers and mechanised equipment, supported by police personnel. The civic body has stated that enforcement drives will continue to address unauthorised developments across its jurisdiction.Read more

28 Mar 2026

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation carried out demolition action against an unauthorised structure in the Koparkhairane division after the concerned party failed to respond to statutory notices. The action followed a notice issued under Section 54 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, served earlier this month. The partial demolition was conducted under the direction of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, with supervision from senior civic officials. The enforcement drive involved municipal staff, police presence and the use of mechanised equipment. The civic body has indicated that similar enforcement actions will continue across its jurisdiction to address unauthorised constructions and ensure compliance with planning regulations.Read more

28 Mar 2026

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's property tax amnesty scheme has recorded a strong response, with 5,744 defaulters clearing dues worth INR 20.15 crore within nine days of its launch. Introduced earlier this month, the scheme offers a 50 per cent waiver on late payment penalties for those settling outstanding dues in a lump sum. The initiative, valid until the end of March, covers residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant land properties. A significant share of payments has been made through digital channels, indicating growing adoption of online tax services. The civic body has extended operational hours, including on public holidays, to facilitate higher collections and encourage compliance.Read more

28 Mar 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has intensified enforcement against property tax defaulters, directing officials to initiate attachment and auction proceedings for unpaid dues if not cleared by the end of the current financial year. Notices have been issued to over 3,600 defaulters across residential, non-residential, industrial and vacant land categories. The civic body has also introduced an amnesty scheme offering a 50 per cent waiver on late payment charges for those clearing dues in full within the stipulated deadline. With property tax forming a key revenue source, the administration has accelerated recovery efforts through both enforcement and incentive-based measures.Read more

26 Mar 2026

Environmentalists in Navi Mumbai have raised serious concerns after laboratory tests indicated that three major flamingo lakes DPS Lake, NRI Lake, and T S Chanakya Lake have shown signs of high pollution and ecological imbalance. These wetlands, which support migratory flamingos and other biodiversity, appear to be affected by stagnant water, disrupted tidal flow, and contamination. Activists have highlighted weak regulatory oversight and ongoing urban pressures as key factors contributing to the situation, warning that continued degradation may further impact the region's fragile wetland ecosystem and its ecological functions.Read more

21 Mar 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has been designated as a mentor city under the Swachh Survekshan Swachh Shehar Jodi initiative, tasked with guiding five urban local bodies in Maharashtra Kannad, Jintur, Kej, Lonar, and Malkapur. The initiative, led by the central government under the Swachh Bharat Mission, pairs high-performing cities with those seeking improvements in sanitation and waste management. Navi Mumbai, part of the Super Swachh League, has already conducted site visits to assess sanitation systems and recommend improvements across waste segregation, collection, disposal, and public hygiene infrastructure. The programme also includes knowledge-sharing on citizen engagement and digital reporting systems, aimed at enhancing overall urban sanitation standards in participating cities.Read more

21 Mar 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has introduced extended payment facilities for property taxpayers by keeping tax collection centres open on weekends and public holidays until the end of the financial year. The move aims to help property owners clear dues before the March-end deadline and support the ongoing property tax collection drive. Civic officials stated that all collection counters at the municipal headquarters and eight ward offices will operate during weekends and notified holidays, offering greater convenience for working residents. The civic body has also encouraged citizens to utilise digital payment options through mobile applications, QR code scanning and online banking platforms. Authorities added that property owners can also benefit from the ongoing Abhay scheme, which offers a concession on penalty charges for overdue tax payments.Read more

19 Mar 2026

Preparations for a proposed Formula-4 (F4) street race in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, have drawn objections from environmental activists who claim that more than 70 trees may be cut or relocated to facilitate the event. The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation is expected to spend around INR 28 crore on hosting the race. Activists have raised concerns over the removal of trees from a road divider and the possible use of a nearby playground for event infrastructure. They have also warned about traffic disruptions and environmental impact, while civic authorities continue planning the event scheduled for later this year.Read more

15 Mar 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has carried out an anti-encroachment operation in Airoli to remove unauthorised construction undertaken without approval under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act, 1966. The action was taken after the property owner failed to comply with a notice issued by the civic body in November 2023 directing the removal of the illegal structure. The demolition was conducted at a property located in Deshmukhwadi, Sector 1, Airoli, under the jurisdiction of the G Ward office. The operation was carried out under the direction of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde and senior civic officials overseeing the encroachment department. Municipal staff, labour teams and police personnel were deployed to execute the partial demolition of the structure as part of ongoing enforcement measures against unauthorised construction within the municipal limits.Read more

15 Mar 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation is set to intensify efforts to recover outstanding property tax dues across Navi Mumbai, with a special focus on maximising collections before the end of the financial year. Property tax remains the civic body's largest source of revenue and plays a crucial role in funding public infrastructure and civic services in the city. During the financial year 2025-26, the corporation has collected approximately INR 665 crore so far. To accelerate recovery, Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde has directed officials to undertake intensified field-level collection drives and initiate strict action against major defaulters. The civic administration has also prepared a list of property owners with significant arrears and warned that enforcement measures, including property attachment, may be taken if dues remain unpaid.Read more

15 Mar 2026

Aurum PropTech Limited has approved the sale of two commercial assets Buildings Q5 and Q6 at Millennium Business Park in Navi Mumbai for a total consideration of INR 112 crore, as the company shifts capital towards artificial intelligence-driven proptech platforms. The transaction, cleared by the company's board earlier this week, values the properties around 15% above the valuation assessed by independent valuers. The assets have an approximate book value of INR 27 crore, and the sale is expected to generate a significant gain for the company while strengthening its balance sheet. Aurum PropTech said the proceeds will be used to prepay a Lease Rental Discounting facility of INR 56 crore and fund investments in AI capabilities across rental housing, property distribution and capital market platforms. The transaction is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.Read more

15 Mar 2026

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has announced a property tax amnesty scheme to encourage defaulters to clear outstanding dues. Under the initiative, property owners who pay their pending property tax in a lump sum between March 10 and March 31, 2026, will receive a 50% waiver on the late payment penalty. The scheme applies to residential, non-residential, industrial properties and vacant land within Navi Mumbai. Civic officials said the initiative aims to support taxpayers while improving revenue collection for civic services such as roads, water supply, sanitation, healthcare and education. Property owners can make payments online through the civic body's website and mobile application or at designated collection centres.Read more

14 Mar 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is progressing with the construction of a planned underpass at Sector 19, Sanpada, along Palm Beach Road to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity within the Sanpada and Juinagar areas. The project has been proposed as an alternative access route to reduce dependence on the existing entry point near Moraj Circle and to manage future traffic pressure arising from infrastructure developments including the Navi Mumbai International Airport, JNPT expansion and the planned Third Mumbai. As part of the project's environmental management plan, the civic body has identified 808 trees in the project area, of which 368 will be preserved in their existing locations. A further 329 trees will be transplanted scientifically within the same locality, while 111 trees are proposed to be removed after due regulatory procedures and public consultations.Read more