Category: Infrastructure

Navi Mumbai’s Growth Hits Pause Over Land Approval Delays

Government Proposes Mandatory Energy Ratings for Large Commercial Buildings

July 22, 2026

The Union government has proposed making energy performance ratings mandatory for all new commercial and institutional buildings with a built-up area of 20,000 square metres or more, marking a significant step towards improving energy efficiency in one of India’s fastest-growing power-consuming sectors. The proposal, introduced through a draft notification issued by the Ministry of Power […]

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Dharavi Redevelopment to Shape Mumbai’s Next Phase of Urban Growth

July 20, 2026

Mumbai Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a series of major urban renewal and housing initiatives, with the Dharavi Redevelopment Project emerging as the centrepiece of the state’s redevelopment agenda. Envisioned as an economic transformation programme as much as a housing initiative, the project aims to modernise infrastructure, strengthen connectivity and generate employment opportunities. The […]

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Maharashtra Moves to Address Land Survey Backlog

Maharashtra is grappling with a significant backlog in land measurement and survey-related matters, with 1,28,290 pending land survey cases across the state and an average resolution period of 121 days. The figures were shared by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule in the Legislative Assembly while responding to questions raised by MLA Bhimrao Tapkir. The pending cases […]

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CIDCO Leases Nerul Land Parcel for ₹177 Crore Premium

July 18, 2026

Mumbai’s satellite cities continue to attract large-scale investments, with the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd (CIDCO) leasing a prime land parcel in Nerul to a private developer for a substantial premium. The transaction reflects the growing demand for strategically located plots in Navi Mumbai, where residential and commercial development is gaining momentum. […]

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India’s Housing Market Maintains Momentum in H1 2026

July 17, 2026

India’s residential real estate sector continued to demonstrate resilience in the first half of 2026, with the country’s eight largest housing markets collectively recording sales of 1,71,471 units, marking a one per cent year-on-year increase, according to a report by Knight Frank India. During the same period, new launches rose by four per cent to […]

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MHADA Lottery Delay Leaves Thousands of Homebuyers Waiting

July 16, 2026

Thousands of aspiring homebuyers in Mumbai continue to wait for the much-anticipated MHADA lottery draw, as the housing authority is yet to announce a final date. Interestingly, the delay is not linked to technical or administrative issues but to the pending confirmation of a chief guest for the event. Sources indicate that MHADA has approached […]

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BMC’s Digital Move to Track Construction Waste Across Mumbai

Mumbai is set to take a significant step towards improving urban waste management, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) planning to launch an integrated construction and demolition (C&D) waste management portal by the end of July. The initiative aims to create a centralised system that monitors the generation, transportation and disposal of construction waste across […]

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MHADA’s Section 79A Revival: A Critical Step Towards Safer Housing

July 15, 2026

Mumbai’s redevelopment landscape could witness a major transformation after the Maharashtra Legislature approved amendments to the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) Act, reviving the implementation of Section 79A. Having received approval from both Houses of the State Legislature, the amendment now awaits the Governor’s assent. The move is significant because it seeks to […]

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Maharashtra to Introduce Zero Royalty Policy on Imported Sand to Boost Construction Sector

Maharashtra Eases Sand Imports to Support Construction

July 13, 2026

In a significant move aimed at addressing raw material shortages and sustaining construction activity, the Maharashtra government has announced plans to introduce a ‘zero royalty’ policy for sand imported from neighbouring states. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule made the announcement in the Legislative Council, stating that the policy would be unveiled before the conclusion of the […]

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BMC Orders Monsoon Safety Curbs at Mumbai Construction Sites Amid IMD Red Alert

With Mumbai witnessing intense rainfall and strong winds following the India Meteorological Department’s red alert, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed developers and contractors across the city to suspend hazardous construction activities and reinforce safety measures at project sites. The directive, issued as a precautionary measure, places the safety of construction workers, neighbouring residents […]

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