15 Mar 2026

Sanghvi Realty has received the completion certificate for Sanghvi Aria, its boutique residential project located in Prabhat Colony, Santacruz East. The development comprises 51 one- and two-bedroom apartments across two G+7 buildings on a 0.5-acre plot. With the completion certificate in place, the project is ready for possession, offering homebuyers a ready-to-move option in a well-connected western suburb of Mumbai. Apartment carpet areas range from 457 sq ft to 741 sq ft, with one-bedroom units priced from INR 1.56 crore. The project is located close to key transport and commercial hubs, including Bandra Kurla Complex, the Western Express Highway and the city's airport, making it attractive for professionals and families seeking connectivity and established social infrastructure.Read more

Mr. Aditya N. Shah, Joint Managing Director, Mayfair Housing

15 Mar 2026

Mira Road in Mumbai's extended western suburbs is increasingly emerging as a premium residential micro-market as infrastructure upgrades, improved connectivity and comparatively lower property prices attract homebuyers and developers. Enhanced road and metro connectivity to major employment hubs, including Bandra-Kurla Complex, SEEPZ and South Mumbai, has strengthened the area's appeal for residential development. The locality also benefits from proximity to the Western Express Highway, Ghodbunder Road and several upcoming infrastructure projects such as the Borivali-Thane Tunnel and the Mumbai Coastal Road extension. Compared with neighbouring suburbs like Borivali and Kandivali, property prices in Mira Road remain around 35-50% lower, providing larger residential configurations and modern amenities at competitive price points. Developers indicate that improved infrastructure and growing residential demand are supporting the area's transition into an emerging premium housing destination within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.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

IndiFrame will showcase its engineered uPVC window and door systems at iDAC Expo 2026, scheduled from March 12-14 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The company will highlight fenestration solutions designed specifically for coastal and high-rainfall climates, addressing challenges such as heavy monsoon rains, humidity and dense urban environments common in cities like Mumbai. Through live demonstration units at the event, IndiFrame plans to showcase the functional performance of its systems across parameters including sound insulation, air tightness, water resistance, wind pressure and heat management. The initiative aims to engage architects, developers and designers and demonstrate how modern fenestration systems can enhance building durability, efficiency and indoor comfort in rapidly growing urban centres.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

Mumbai News Desk

14 Mar 2026

The Bombay High Court has set aside a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) order concerning pending payments of over INR 6.41 crore to a contractor for additional work on the Girgaon Chowpatty viewing gallery. The court noted that BMC relied on documents without sharing them with the contractor or allowing him to respond, violating natural justice. Contractor Mukesh Purohit had completed the project and received partial payment of INR 1.36 crore, but the balance remained unpaid. The court has directed a fresh hearing with all submissions considered before a new decision is issued.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

14 Mar 2026

Mumbai-based developer Chandak Group has launched a limited-period homebuying scheme across five of its residential projects in the city to coincide with the Gudi Padwa festival and the company's 40th year of operations. The initiative introduces a 40:60 developer subvention structure under which buyers pay 40% of the property value upfront while the remaining 60% is deferred until possession. The offer applies to projects located in Chembur East, Vile Parle West, Andheri East, Malad West and Borivali East and will remain valid until March 31, 2026, after which the effective prices of residences in these developments are scheduled to increase from April 1. The scheme is aimed at improving affordability and easing near-term financial commitments for homebuyers considering premium residences in Mumbai's established residential micro-markets.Read more

14 Mar 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has carried out a major demolition drive to remove unauthorised hutments constructed beneath high-tension electricity lines in Vashi Gaon. Acting on instructions from Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, the civic body's encroachment department cleared 213 illegal huts built on land belonging to the municipal corporation and CIDCO. The operation was conducted under the supervision of senior officials with support from police personnel, security staff and demolition equipment. Authorities said the structures posed serious safety risks due to their location directly beneath high-voltage transmission lines. The civic administration has stated that similar enforcement actions will continue as part of its efforts to remove unauthorised encroachments across Navi Mumbai.Read more

13 Mar 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is nearing the completion of 906 rehabilitation flats for families affected by the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project in Mumbai. Built across seven residential buildings at Kanjurmarg West, each unit is around 300 sq ft and includes basic living facilities. In the first phase, 252 families are expected to be relocated once construction is completed by the end of March. The project also includes community amenities such as a market, health centre, library, and sewage treatment plant to support residents.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

13 Mar 2026

Mumbai's civic administration is moving forward with a plan to build distinctive entry arches at major entry points, complemented by practical amenities. The mayor recently visited Vashi, Airoli, and Mulund entry points to review progress and fast-track planning. The arches will be accompanied by landscaped parks, parking spaces, air conditioned restrooms, and designated stalls for local entrepreneurs and community groups. Additionally, a transport and commercial hub is being planned at the former Dahisar octroi site, integrating bus services, retail spaces, and hotels to improve connectivity and revenue generation.Read more

13 Mar 2026

Mumbai Police have filed another chargesheet against real estate developer Sanjay Chhabria, promoter of Radius Estates and Developers Pvt Ltd, in an alleged cheating case involving Yes Bank amounting to about INR 30.39 crore. Investigators claim that funds sanctioned for a redevelopment project were diverted and used for purposes unrelated to the project. The case is part of a broader investigation into financial transactions linked to the Yes Bank DHFL controversy. Chhabria and companies connected to the Radius Group have faced scrutiny from several agencies over the past few years regarding alleged loan diversion and financial irregularities.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

12 Mar 2026

Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing has arrested a developer in connection with an alleged INR 55 crore redevelopment fraud linked to a housing society in Versova, Andheri. The case relates to a 13-flat residential redevelopment project where residents claim their properties were misused through forged agreements and illegal transactions. According to investigators, flats meant for original society members were mortgaged to banks and sold to third parties without their consent. The arrest follows an earlier action against another developer involved in the project, and authorities are now examining financial records and property documents to trace the full extent of the fraud.Read more

12 Mar 2026

Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL), a joint venture between the Adani Group and City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), has been named the premium airport partner for Airport 360 Expo 2026, scheduled to take place in Mumbai on April 23-24. The aviation industry event will bring together airport operators, policymakers, infrastructure planners and technology providers to discuss airport infrastructure, operations and emerging technologies. Through this partnership, NMIAL is expected to present insights from the development of Navi Mumbai International Airport and participate in discussions on passenger experience, operational efficiency and sustainable airport infrastructure in India.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

12 Mar 2026

Investment manager Arnya Real Estates Fund Advisors and Mumbai-based developer Supreme Universal have secured commitments of about INR 1,030 crore for their Arnya Real Estate Fund � Equity, marking the first close of the investment platform launched in November 2025. The Sebi-registered Category II alternative investment fund has a target corpus of INR 1,250 crore and will focus primarily on residential redevelopment opportunities in Mumbai, while also evaluating projects in Pune. Capital has been raised from a mix of domestic and offshore investors, including family offices and high-net-worth individuals, with around INR 220 crore committed by the sponsors themselves. The fund will deploy equity capital into redevelopment-led housing projects, with individual investments expected to range between INR 80 crore and INR 200 crore across several transactions currently under evaluation.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

11 Mar 2026

Raymond Realty has signed definitive documents to jointly develop a residential project in Kandivali, Mumbai, with an estimated gross development value of around INR 3,000 crore, marking the company's seventh joint development project in the city. With this addition, the total gross development value of Raymond Realty's real estate portfolio is expected to reach nearly INR 43,000 crore. Separately, NCR-based developer County Group has launched 'Clove County', a luxury residential project in Sector 151, Noida, along the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, involving an investment exceeding INR 1,200 crore. The five-acre development will feature 226 high-end apartments across three towers with configurations ranging from large 4BHK to 5BHK residences. The announcements reflect continued development activity in two key residential markets—Mumbai and Noida—across both joint development and premium housing segments.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

11 Mar 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced mandatory independent geotechnical oversight for foundations of high-rise buildings, aiming to strengthen construction safety in the city's dense urban areas. Buildings taller than 180 m must now receive clearance from the High-Rise Committee (HRC) at key construction stages, ensuring soil investigations, shoring, and excavation practices meet rigorous standards. This move follows past foundation and shoring failures, and includes empanelled senior engineers from academia and industry. It represents the first municipal-level geotechnical requirement in Asia and could serve as a model for other growing cities.Read more