31 Oct 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has intensified its anti-encroachment drive across all eight regional offices following complaints of increased unauthorised hawking and traffic disruptions during the festive season. Acting under the directives of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, the campaign was carried out under the supervision of Additional Commissioner (2) Dr Rahul Gethe and Deputy Commissioner (Encroachment) Dr Kailas Gaikwad. The operation targeted illegal hawkers, unauthorised vehicles, and hoardings, resulting in penalties amounting to INR 7.45 lakh being collected over the past week.Read more

31 Oct 2025

Air India Express will begin operations from the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) with five daily flights connecting major metro cities Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. The airline plans to expand to 20 daily departures after initial operations begin. In September, the airline announced 40 daily domestic flights in its first phase, connecting 15 cities. The Air India group aims to increase NMIA operations to 55 daily departures by mid-2026, including up to five international flights, and further to 120 daily departures and 60 arrivals by winter 2026.Read more

30 Oct 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is set to operationalise eight electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the first phase to strengthen its environmental sustainability initiatives. Guided by Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, the corporation is implementing these facilities under the central government's vision of achieving 30% EV adoption by 2030. The initiative also aligns with the NITI Aayog's targets for electrifying two-, three- and four-wheelers and public transport. The project is being executed under a public-private partnership model.Read more

30 Oct 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has collected over INR 500 crore in property tax during the first seven months of the current financial year from nearly 1.63 lakh property holders across its eight divisions. Of this, INR 313.70 crore came through digital modes and INR 186.41 crore through offline payments. The civic body, led by commissioner Dr Kailash Shinde, credited citizen participation, awareness drives, and digital initiatives for the growth and is aiming to cross INR 1,000 crore in total collection this fiscal.Read more

29 Oct 2025

Samhi Hotels Ltd announced that the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has approved an extension to the development timeline for its 700-room hotel project near Navi Mumbai International Airport and DY Patil Stadium. The first phase of the development will include 400 rooms. Planned to be operated under the Westin and Fairfield by Marriott brands, this will be Samhi's largest hotel property by room count and its first in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.Read more

22 Oct 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), in partnership with Project Mumbai and Mindspace REIT, has launched an innovative Navi Mumbai Plastic and E-Waste Recyclothon; to promote sustainable urban living. The initiative, involving over two lakh citizens across more than 200 locations, focuses on reducing plastic and e-waste through recycling and reuse. It aims to transform collected waste into usable public materials like benches, planters, and school supplies, while fostering behavioural change towards responsible waste management and advancing Navi Mumbai's vision of becoming a model sustainable city.Read more

18 Oct 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) carried out a demolition drive in the Belapur division after property owners ignored prior notices regarding unauthorised construction. Acting under the orders of the Additional District Court and following the directives of Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, the Encroachment Department, led by Additional Commissioner Dr Rahul Gethe and Deputy Commissioner Dr Kailas Gaikwad, executed the clearance operation with the support of civic and police personnel.Read more

Bhavesh Shah, Joint Managing Director, Today Group

18 Oct 2025

Navi Mumbai is steadily redefining its economic landscape, with the Panvel-Kharghar corridor emerging as the city's new central business district. The inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), along with game-changing infrastructure such as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) and the proposed International Corporate Park in Kharghar, has transformed this once-peripheral zone into a major commercial and residential hub. Supported by strategic government planning, improved connectivity, and sustainable urban development, the region is poised to rival traditional Mumbai business districts like Bandra-Kurla Complex and Andheri.Read more

17 Oct 2025

Earlier this week, Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors announced a deployment of INR 415 crore in residential projects across Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai. Its assets under management have topped INR 675 crore, and full capital deployment is projected to cross INR 1,200 crore by March next year. The firm has also initiated a residential equity fund via a platform tie-up, targeting a corpus of INR 1,000 crore. These moves emphasise its growing role in backing housing developments across major Indian metros.Read more

15 Oct 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) conducted a demolition drive against unauthorised huts in the Airoli division following directives from Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde. The action, led by Additional Commissioner (2) Dr Rahul Gethe and Deputy Commissioner (Encroachment) Dr Kailas Gaikwad, targeted encroachments near the proposed site of a sewage treatment plant beside NMMC School No. 77 in Yadavnagar. Officials confirmed that such anti-encroachment actions would continue with greater intensity.Read more

14 Oct 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) carried out a demolition drive against unauthorised construction in the Ghansoli division earlier this week. Despite prior notices served by the encroachment department, the concerned property owner had ignored the warnings and continued illegal construction work. Acting under the directives of Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, the NMMC team, supported by senior officials, executed the clearance operation with police assistance. The civic body confirmed that similar actions would continue across other areas as well.Read more

12 Oct 2025

CIDCO is preparing to finalize the master plan for the 667-acre Navi Mumbai Aerocity, located next to the upcoming international airport. The development will feature residential, commercial, retail, mixed-use, and industrial zones. Complementary projects, including Educity, Medicity, and an International Corporate Park, aim to create an integrated ecosystem for education, healthcare, and global business. These developments are expected to drive residential and commercial demand, particularly in mid- and premium-segment housing, and reinforce Navi Mumbai's position as a growing hub for investment, employment, and urban expansion.Read more

08 Oct 2025

The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), set to be inaugurated by PM Modi on October 8, 2025, marks a defining moment in India's infrastructure journey. Developed by Adani Airports and CIDCO, NMIA will boost connectivity, ease congestion at Mumbai Airport, and drive economic and real estate growth across Panvel, Ulwe, Taloja, and beyond. Supported by projects like the Atal Setu, the Alibaug-Virar Multimodal Corridor, and the new metro and rail links, the region is transforming into a high-potential investment hub. Experts expect property prices to rise 20-25% in key micro-markets, cementing Navi Mumbai's position as India's next major urban and real estate powerhouse.Read more

07 Oct 2025

Navi Mumbai International Airport, soon to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is expected to significantly enhance India's aviation infrastructure. Developed in phases with a total investment exceeding INR 19,500 crore, the first phase can handle 20 million passengers annually, with plans to expand capacity to 90 million across four terminals. Adani Group, holding 74% stake, aims to make the airport both a passenger and cargo hub, enabling direct international flights to Europe and the US. The project also includes India's largest MRO facility and a cargo capacity of 3.8 million metric tonnes.Read more

04 Oct 2025

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

03 Oct 2025

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

02 Oct 2025

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

02 Oct 2025

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

01 Oct 2025

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

01 Oct 2025

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