Mumbai's road concretisation work is resuming after a four-month pause caused by the monsoon. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to complete 574 partially concreted roads first, followed by 776 new roads. Since its launch in January 2023, just over half of the project has been completed, with Phase 1 covering 700 roads at 63.5% progress and Phase 2 covering 1,421 roads at 36.8%. The project focuses on durable roads while considering local conditions and resident convenience. Narrow or encroached roads may receive alternative treatments until conditions allow full concretisation.Read more

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Tata Power Mumbai Distribution to develop an 80 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project with an estimated investment of INR 1,200 crore. The project, to be completed within 24 months, will integrate solar, wind, and battery storage systems to ensure reliable supply even during peak demand. Once operational, it is expected to generate around 315 million units annually, reduce over 0.25 million tonnes of carbon emissions, and meet renewable obligations while providing electricity to about 800,000 consumers across Mumbai.Read more

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated tenders valued at INR 2,200 crore for the construction of two bridges in Mumbai's western suburbs. These projects aim to enhance connectivity and ease traffic congestion. The first project involves the Lagoon Road Bridge, which will connect Malad (West) to Andheri's Lagoon Road, traversing over a mangrove patch and the Poisar River. The second project includes a bridge linking MDP Road to Ryan International School in Kandivali East, along with a new traffic arm connecting the upcoming Coastal Road to Marve Road in Malad.Read more

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) undertook a major demolition drive in Ghansoli after notices issued under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 were ignored by the property owner. Officials stated that despite repeated warnings, construction continued without prior permission. The operation, conducted under the directives of senior civic authorities, involved labourers, breakers, and a gas cutter, with police support present at the site. Authorities have confirmed that similar action will be enforced in future against unauthorised structures.Read more

Navi Mumbai International Airport is scheduled to be inaugurated on October 8, following clearance from the DGCA. The airport is being developed in five phases by Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd, with the Adani Group as the majority stakeholder and CIDCO holding a minority share. Gautam Adani recently visited the site, meeting the workforce that contributed to its construction and acknowledging their efforts. Once fully operational, the airport will accommodate 90 million passengers annually and handle 3.2 million tonnes of cargo, establishing it as a major aviation hub in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Asia.Read more

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Mumbai continues to redefine its urban landscape, and the emergence of Third Mumbai, also known as Mumbai 3.0, signals a significant transformation in the luxury residential market. Spread across the Raigad district under the Karnala-Sai-Chirner (KSC) New Town project, the region integrates smart urban planning, luxury living, and strategic infrastructure. With connectivity improvements such as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, metro extensions, and water transport routes, Third Mumbai offers both high-end residential and affordable housing. The district also aims to host innovation-driven hubs, creating a self-sustained urban ecosystem that combines convenience, prestige, and modern lifestyle aspirations.Read more

Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi, along with his wife Mridula and daughter Aashi, has purchased two apartments in Mumbai's Andheri West and Kandivali West areas for a combined total of INR 10.85 crore. The first property, in Seabliss, Andheri West, spans 2,372 sq ft and was bought by Pankaj and Aashi for INR 9.98 crore. The second, in Aashapura Heritage, Kandivali West, measures 425 sq ft and was purchased by Mridula and Aashi for INR 87 lakh. Both transactions included stamp duty and registration charges and were finalized in July and early September.Read more

The Maharashtra government has moved to convert the 6.4-hectare seafront Worli Dairy plot in Mumbai for commercial use. On September 25, the Urban Development Department issued a notification reclassifying the land under DCPR 2034 from residential to commercial, while inviting public objections. The long-unused site-housing the defunct government dairy, staff quarters, and commissioner's office-had earlier been earmarked for research or civic projects. In January 2024, the MMRDA sought control to redevelop the land as a mixed-use node, with CM Devendra Fadnavis approving draft proposals this April. The latest notification paves the way for private leasing and high-value commercial development on this prime coastal parcel.Read more

Navi Mumbai International Airport has received its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, enabling the project to move towards operational readiness. The licence was issued after the airport met regulatory and safety requirements. Developed by Adani Group and CIDCO in five phases, the airport's first stage is expected to serve 20 million passengers a year and handle 0.5 million metric tons of cargo. With this approval, NMIA becomes the second airport for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, with inauguration expected soon.Read more

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) recently carried out a demolition drive in the Belapur division against unauthorised construction after repeated notices were ignored. Acting under the directives of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde and senior civic officials, the encroachment department organised the action with full deployment of staff, machinery, and police support. Authorities confirmed that similar anti-encroachment operations will be intensified in the future.Read more

The Maharashtra government has set up the Self-Group Redevelopment Authority (SGRA) to speed up self-redevelopment projects in Mumbai, appointing BJP MLC Pravin Darekar as chairman with Minister of State status. Acting alongside MHADA as the nodal agency, SGRA aims to help housing societies navigate disputes and accelerate approvals for self-managed redevelopment. The move builds on past government resolutions from 2019 encouraging societies to undertake redevelopment themselves.Read more

The Bombay High Court has revoked letters of administration that had transferred ownership of a Malabar Hill bungalow valued at INR 150 crore. The property once belonged to Sir Jamshedji Duggan and was allegedly taken over through a forged will. The court fined the person involved INR 25 lakh and ordered cancellation of a transfer deed from 2022. Executors of the legitimate will of Dr Feroze Duggan challenged the transfer, saying it was based on false statements and unregistered documents. The court also opened criminal proceedings for using fake documents in court.Read more

A large-scale cleanliness drive was carried out on the Sion-Panvel Highway and Thane-Belapur Road in Navi Mumbai, where more than 7,000 citizens, civic officials, staff, and volunteers participated despite heavy rainfall. The initiative, conducted under the ongoing 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign of the Central Government, saw significant involvement from over 5,000 members of Dr Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan. The civic body emphasised public participation, with additional commissioners and senior officials also joining the efforts, reinforcing Navi Mumbai's commitment to maintaining its reputation as a clean city.Read more

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), recognised under the Super Swachh League, has entered into a partnership with five municipal councils in Maharashtra to extend guidance on urban cleanliness. The collaboration, formed under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs' Swachh Bharat Mission, is aimed at strengthening inter-city cooperation on sanitation practices. Officials confirmed that the initiative would be result-oriented, with its impact assessed during the forthcoming Swachh Survekshan 2025-26.Read more

Property registrations in the Mumbai municipal region rose significantly during the past month, driven by strong festive demand. According to Knight Frank India, the city recorded 12,070 property registrations, representing a 32 per cent year-on-year increase compared with the same period last year. Maharashtra government data indicated that stamp duty collections also increased, reaching INR 1,292 crore, with residential transactions forming the bulk of the registrations.Read more

Hiranandani Communities, led by Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, has launched Hiranandani Sands, India's largest integrated coastal township in Alibaug, with a topline of INR 17,000 crore. Spread across 225 acres, the project features luxury homes, villas, plotted residences, serviced apartments, five hotels, a convention centre, wellness hub, yacht club, and one of Alibaug's biggest water sports hubs. Sustainability measures include a 27-acre reserve forest and proximity to wetlands. The first phase, comprising 330 units across three towers, sold out at launch, generating INR 450 crore. Backed by infrastructure upgrades like Atal Setu, Ro-Ro ferry links, and Navi Mumbai Airport, the township positions Alibaug as a luxury real estate hub.Read more

Pune-based Panchshil Realty has acquired Capgemini's Knowledge Park in Airoli, Thane, near Mumbai, for INR 550 crore. Spread across 15.38 acres, the campus includes five commercial buildings, a training centre, utility buildings, a visitors' plaza, three cafes, and a guest house. The property hosts offices for several technology firms, including Here Technologies, GEP, Atos Global IT Solutions, and Solcen Technologies. The deal, registered on September 17, 2025, is among the largest commercial real estate transactions in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region this year and adds to Panchshil's expanding footprint in the city.Read more

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition by individual members of Satyam Lok Prabhat Cooperative Housing Society in Mumbai who challenged a deemed conveyance order issued to their society. The court ruled that once the society negotiates a settlement with the builder, individual members cannot contest it separately. The decision refers to the 2018 government resolution under the Maharashtra Ownership of Flats Act (MOFA) and highlights that disputes regarding property conveyance must be handled collectively through the society.Read more

NAREDCO MAHI recently celebrated the Women Achiever Awards 2025 at the NAREDCO HOMETHON Property Expo in Mumbai, honoring women transforming the real estate and allied sectors. With participation from top industry leaders and dignitaries, the event highlighted women's growing influence in leadership, sustainability, and skill development. Through speeches and accolades, the awards underscored women's resilience, vision, and ability to shape communities. The initiative, supported by leading industry partners, emerged as a platform to inspire future female leaders while celebrating the achievements of trailblazing women across the country.Read more

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has started generating 5 MW of solar power along the 701-km Samruddhi Mahamarg (Mumbai-Nagpur expressway), with initial installations at Karanja Lad in Washim and Mehkar in Buldhana. The power will be sold to MSEDCL under a 2022 agreement at INR 3.05 per unit. Samruddhi is now India's first expressway to install solar generation. MSRDC aims to scale up to 204 MW across various interchanges, using the solar power for highway lighting and generating carbon credits. The expressway has carried over 2.5 crore vehicles since its inauguration in December 2022.Read more