Category: Investments

Centre Reorganises Housing Ministry to Strengthen Urban Governance & Housing Policy

July 29, 2026

India’s urban governance framework has entered a new phase with the Centre reorganising the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) into two dedicated departments. The restructuring is aimed at creating a sharper administrative framework by separating the governance of the National Capital Region from nationwide housing and urban development programmes. The move is expected […]

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Over Half of Mumbai’s Slum Land Enters Redevelopment Phase

July 28, 2026

Mumbai’s slum redevelopment programme has reached an unprecedented scale, with 56.35% of the city’s total slum land either under active redevelopment or stalled projects. The latest figures highlight the growing pace of urban renewal while also revealing the challenges that continue to affect project execution and rehabilitation. Redevelopment Expands Across the City According to data […]

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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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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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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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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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Mumbai Coastal Road Promenade Nears Completion With Final Worli Link Set for Development

June 4, 2026

Mumbai’s ambitious Coastal Road project is moving closer to delivering a seamless waterfront experience, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) initiating work on the final missing section of the promenade in Worli. The development is expected to complete the last gap in what will become a continuous 7.5-kilometre public seafront corridor, strengthening both urban connectivity […]

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Development Bank of Japan Makes Landmark Entry into India’s Real Estate Sector Through HDFC Capital Fund

June 1, 2026

Mumbai: In a significant boost to India’s residential real estate market, the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) has made its maiden real estate investment in the country by committing capital to HDFC Capital’s H-DREAM Fund, a platform focused on affordable and mid-income housing development. The investment marks a major milestone in DBJ’s global investment strategy […]

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MHADA Pushes Affordable Housing Progress in Kalyan Taluka

May 26, 2026

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has intensified its focus on affordable housing delivery in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, with Vice-President and CEO Sanjeev Jaiswal reviewing the progress of multiple residential projects underway in Kalyan taluka of Thane district. The inspection covered large-scale developments being executed by the Konkan Housing and Area Development […]

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