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Maharashtra links PMAY-Urban 2.0 to higher EWS prices

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has tightened the regulations under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0, requiring a minimum of 25% beneficiary registration before construction can begin or benefits can be accessed for certain affordable housing projects. This requirement applies to projects under the Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) and AHP-public private partnership (AHP-PPP) where the sale price of economically weaker section (EWS) homes exceeds the current annual statement of rates (ASR) by more than 20%. The updated guidelines, announced on January 23, were prompted by a review of detailed project reports (DPRs) submitted under PMAY (Urban) 2.0, which uncovered…

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MahaRERA Orders Refund with Interest for Kalpataru Yashodhan

MUMBAI: The MahaRera has instructed the promoters of the Kalpataru Yashodhan project in Andheri West to refund over Rs 1.40 crore, along with interest at SBI’s highest Marginal Cost of Lending Rate (MCLR) plus 2%, to a couple who booked a flat worth over Rs 7.12 crore. The couple paid a total of over Rs 1.46 crore in 2017, with possession promised by December 2018. The couple, Hina and Sanjay Choksi, represented by advocate Dharmendra Damani, argued that the promoters failed to provide possession within the stipulated time and forfeited the entire payment made by them in February 2020, despite…

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Mhada to Pay ₹200 Crore to Reclaim 3 Vacant Plots in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Mhada will invest ₹200 crore to re-acquire three plots related to the ₹1,039-crore Patra Chawl redevelopment scandal. This payment was approved by the state cabinet last week, with an official resolution issued on Thursday. This payment is part of Mhada’s consent terms submitted to the High Court, which is currently addressing a contempt petition from builder Guruashish Constructions, a subsidiary of HDIL. Mhada appointed Guruashish Constructions for the project in 2008, and a tripartite agreement was established between residents of the Goregaon area, the planning authority, and the builder to facilitate redevelopment. However, work was halted by 2011. Mhada…

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Chronos Properties extends ₹148 crore bank guarantee for IL&FS office

NEW DELHI: Brookfield-backed Chronos Properties has successfully renewed a ₹148 crore bank guarantee, keeping its bid alive for the prime Bandra Kurla Complex property of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS). In an affidavit submitted to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Chronos announced that on December 19, 2025, it provided three demand drafts totaling ₹148 crore to the registrar at the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal. Previously, on December 5, NCLAT instructed Chronos Properties to renew its bank guarantee within a month to remain eligible as a bidder for the IL&FS Financial Centre at BKC,…

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BMC Halts Work at 106 Sites for Missing Air Quality Monitors

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced on Thursday that ‘stop work’ notices were issued to 106 construction sites for not installing mandatory air quality monitoring systems. The 106 projects affected include private developments, railway bridge construction in Sion, and activities by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) in K East ward and the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) in H East ward. “Despite multiple reminders since May 2025, many construction sites failed to comply with regulations, resulting in the immediate issuance of ‘stop work’ notices. This enforcement follows directives making air quality sensors obligatory for all ongoing projects,”…

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RMZ Plans $30 Billion Investment in Mumbai Region Over 10 Years

NEW DELHI: RMZ has announced an investment collaboration with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and the City & Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. The company aims to mobilize investments totaling up to USD 30 billion in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) over the next decade, potentially creating around three lakh direct and indirect jobs throughout the project lifecycle. RMZ will lead the investment structuring and capital mobilization efforts, along with master planning, development, and long-term asset management. MMRDA will assist in land identification and aggregation. Additionally, the company plans…

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No Occupation Certificate Without Sewage Plant: Bombay HC to Maharashtra

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has instructed all civic authorities in Maharashtra to withhold the issuance of Occupancy Certificates (OC) for any structure until developers comply with building permissions and establish effective sewage management. A bench composed of Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Abhay Mantri acknowledged the significant issues arising from sewage dumping into the Ulhas River, noting the absence of adequate Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) at 438 purported unauthorized structures in Thane district. The court was considering a petition from a Badlapur resident highlighting illegal constructions by a developer. It mandated that the municipal council must take action to curb…

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Raymond Realty Launches Residential Project in Wadala, Mumbai

NEW DELHI: Raymond Realty has unveiled a new residential redevelopment project in Wadala, central Mumbai, with a projected revenue potential of approximately ₹5,000 crore. Spanning a 5.62-acre land area, the development will feature premium 2-BHK and 3-BHK apartments, alongside high-street retail spaces. Harmohan Sahni, the company’s CEO, stated, “This development, with an expected revenue potential exceeding ₹5,000 crore, greatly enhances our long-term value creation strategy while reinforcing our asset-light expansion model.” Currently, the developer is working on over 10 million sq ft of projects across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and has successfully delivered more than 5,500 homes to date. Published…

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Labdhi Lifestyle to Invest ₹700 Crore in BKC Commercial Project

NEW DELHI: Labdhi Lifestyle is set to invest ₹700 crore in the development of BKC Edge, a commercial project located at H-Block in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai. The total gross development value (GDV) is projected to exceed ₹1,000 crore, providing a carpet area of 2.25 lakh sq ft. Occupying 1.25 acres, the development will feature over 300 business suites. According to a CBRE report, in the October–December quarter, Mumbai made up approximately 22% of the total 22.2 million sq ft of office space leased across India. The report suggests that Mumbai is likely to remain a key office market…

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Logitech India Leases BKC Office for ₹4 Crore

NEW DELHI: Logitech Electronics India has signed a lease for a commercial office space in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai, with total rental costs amounting to approximately ₹4 crore over a five-year span, as reported by Volney. The company has leased Unit No. 407 on the fourth floor of the Trade Centre, a commercial building in BKC, covering an area of around 2,010 sq ft. The lease agreement features a five-year lock-in period with an annual rental increase of 5%. ETRealty has contacted Logitech Electronics India and will provide updates based on their responses. The Trade Centre is a Grade…