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SBI Acquires 1.35 Lakh Sq Ft Office in Navi Mumbai

MUMBAI: The State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, has secured approximately 135,000 square feet of office space across six floors in a commercial tower located in Navi Mumbai’s Airoli area through a long-term lease. This space will serve as the bank’s global IT center. The agreed rent is Rs 125.05 per square foot per month, amounting to a monthly expense of over Rs 1.68 crore. Importantly, this rent includes fit-outs, ensuring the space will be ready-to-use, thus minimizing initial capital costs and expediting the operational setup. As part of the lease agreement, SBI has made a security…

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Navi Mumbai collects ₹650 crore in property tax; 62% paid online

Representative AI image NAVI MUMBAI: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has collected ₹650 crore in property taxes so far this financial year, with a marked increase in digital payments. The tax was paid by 182,894 out of 360,000 property owners, with 62% opting for digital methods, totaling ₹383 crore, while the remaining 38% paid ₹267 crore offline. NMMC facilitated payments via UPI, QR codes, debit/credit cards, net banking, NEFT/RTGS, and IMPS. In its effort to achieve a target of ₹1,000 crore by March 31, NMMC has issued notices and seized properties from several defaulters. While some taxpayers reported issues…

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Panel to Investigate Alleged Housing Fraud in Navi Mumbai

MUMBAI: An investigation into the alleged housing fraud in Navi Mumbai will be led by a committee which includes a representative of the Additional Chief Secretary from the Urban Development Department, as announced by Minister Uday Samant in the legislative council on Wednesday. The inquiry aims to scrutinize allegations of regulatory non-compliance in the construction of affordable housing, he mentioned. The Industries Minister is authorized to address questions and motions during the state legislature’s Budget session on behalf of Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde. Samant stated that actions will be taken against CIDCO officials who approved…

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Navi Mumbai Civic Body Gathers ₹650 Crore in Property Tax FY26

THANE: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has reported property tax collections of ₹650 crore so far in this financial year, with a notable increase in digital payments, officials announced on Wednesday. A total of 1,82,894 taxpayers have settled their property tax, with 62% (₹383 crore) paid through digital methods. The remaining 38% (₹267 crore) was paid offline, according to a statement from the civic authority. The release emphasized, “With the introduction of safe and transparent online payment options, more citizens are choosing to pay their taxes from home.” The NMMC has intensified measures against defaulters who have not cleared…

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Activists to Protest Illegal Buildings at Belapur Hills, Feb 22

NAVI MUMBAI: Environmental organizations such as Save Belapur Hills Forum and NatConnect Foundation are urging for the immediate implementation of no-development regulations on the landslide-sensitive Belapur Hills. Activists plan to hold a ‘Human Chain’ awareness campaign at Mahakali Chowk near the CBD-Belapur bus depot on February 22. Their concerns arise from billboards in Belapur announcing a foundation day event, which is associated with a trust listed as an encroacher according to Cidco’s legal records. In an open letter, they highlighted Cidco’s prior attempt to commence demolition in July 2024 during the monsoon season, which they labeled as “cosmetic.” The efforts…

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Turner International Leases 46,000 Sq Ft at WeWork Navi Mumbai

NEW DELHI: Turner International India has secured 46,000 sq ft of managed office space at WeWork Gigaplex Airoli, Navi Mumbai, from WeWork India Management. The center is set to accommodate over 650 professionals. Santosh Martin, Chief Revenue Officer, commented, “The evolution from a 16-seat setup in 2022 to over 650 seats today highlights the increasing demand for customized, scalable workspace solutions that blend efficiency with identity.” “In just two years, we’ve expanded our managed office business to 26,000 desks across 1.7 million sq ft, now representing 21% of total revenue, with an annual run rate exceeding ₹530 crore and a…

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Navi Mumbai’s Development Projects Stalled by Land Acquisition Uncertainty

Representative AI image NAVI MUMBAI: The transfer of responsibility from PCMC to Cidco has halted numerous building development projects in rural areas due to uncertainties surrounding land acquisition on privately owned land. The PCMC is requesting clarity from builders, developers, and landowners by needing Cidco’s No Objection Certificate (NOC) to proceed with building plans. However, Cidco has purportedly provided ambiguous responses, claiming that the New Town Development Authority (NTDA) cannot issue NOC for developments on private lands, a stance that PCMC does not accept. Neither PCMC nor Cidco has granted the necessary permissions for developers to begin their proposed projects.…

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HERE Solutions Leases 210,000 Sq Ft in Airoli, Navi Mumbai

Representative Image HERE Technologies’ India division has secured over 2.1 lakh sq ft of office space in Mindspace Airoli West (Gigaplex) through a long-term lease exceeding 10 years. The lease agreement was made with Gigaplex Estate Pvt Ltd, the owner of the Mindspace Airoli West (Gigaplex) complex. The office space spans three floors (4th, 8th, and 9th) and commenced on December 20. The total leased carpet area is 145,983 sq ft, while the chargeable area amounts to 208,547 sq ft. Monthly rent is set at Rs 71 per sq ft on the chargeable area, according to realty data analytics platform…

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Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Metro Linking Mumbai, Navi Mumbai Airports

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee has approved a 35-km Metro project aimed at linking the Mumbai and Navi Mumbai international airports with a budget exceeding Rs 22,000 crore. The corridor will feature 20 stations: 6 underground and 14 elevated. The land acquisition for the project will cover 30.7 hectares and is estimated to cost Rs 388 crore, as per a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office. The committee, a high-level ministerial group, has sanctioned the Metro Line 8 project, projected to cost Rs 22,862 crore. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed that all land acquisition and necessary approvals for…

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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…