Category: Infrastructure

Maharashtra Moves to Enable Blockchain in Real Estate

July 24, 2026

Maharashtra is preparing to introduce a first-of-its-kind legal framework aimed at enabling blockchain-based tokenisation of real estate assets. The proposed legislation seeks to digitise land-related transactions, allowing properties to exist as verifiable digital assets while creating new opportunities for ownership, investment and asset monetisation. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the state administration to draft […]

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Thane Data Centre Faces Local Opposition

July 23, 2026

Residents of Thane have intensified their opposition to Amazon’s proposed data centre in Balkum, raising concerns over its environmental impact, water consumption and electricity requirements. The protest highlights the growing challenge of balancing large-scale digital infrastructure projects with the interests of local communities and urban sustainability. Several hundred people staged a demonstration against the project, […]

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Raised Access Flooring: The Smart Choice for Moisture Resistance & Long-Term Building Performance

July 22, 2026

Moisture Resistance and Corrosion Protection in Modern Flooring Systems — Aslam Hussain, Vice President, Global Sales and Strategic Alliances As commercial buildings continue to evolve in scale and complexity, Raised Access Flooring has become a strategic infrastructure solution that effectively addresses the structural, moisture, and operational challenges associated with conventional flooring systems. Structural Efficiency in […]

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Navi Mumbai’s Growth Hits Pause Over Land Approval Delays

Government Proposes Mandatory Energy Ratings for Large Commercial Buildings

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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