News for 'Mumbai Metropolitan Region'

Raymond Realty may get listed in Q2FY26: CEO

Raymond Realty may get listed in Q2FY26: CEO

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Raymond Limited's real estate arm, Raymond Realty, plans to get listed during the second quarter of the next financial year (Q2FY26), according to Harmohan Sahni, chief executive officer (CEO), Raymond Realty. "We are expecting the order by June-July 2025 as far as the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is concerned.

Realty sector turns cautious as equity market tumbles

Realty sector turns cautious as equity market tumbles

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

'In the past six months, capital markets have seen a dip, and realty is struggling. The stock-market investor will be cautious of putting that investment in real estate when there may be a slowdown coming.'

Mumbai's huge infrastructure projects in limbo

Mumbai's huge infrastructure projects in limbo

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The Rs 2,460-crore (Rs 24.60 billion) Mumbai Monorail project, which was to be completed by 2010 and was later rescheduled for December 2012, is still under construction.

Maha okays 255-acre salt pan land for slum rehab housing, names Adani

Maha okays 255-acre salt pan land for slum rehab housing, names Adani

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

According to the government, the additional chief secretary of the state housing department is designated to sign an agreement with the Union government for the land lease transfer.

Mumbai steps into rental housing

Mumbai steps into rental housing

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Rental housing for 43,000 low-income families in Mumbai by March 2015.

Geographic info system for Mumbai Metro

Geographic info system for Mumbai Metro

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Mumbai's Metro rail system, which is scheduled to take off by next year, will have a Geographic Information System for mapping the entire rail tracks and nearby areas to enhance safety, maintenance and traffic regulation.

3 killed in Navi Mumbai building collapse; 2 rescued

3 killed in Navi Mumbai building collapse; 2 rescued

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Two persons were rescued after the incident that occurred at 4.50 am in Shahbaz village, they said, adding that before the building collapsed, the authorities managed to evacuate 52 residents.

Is Mumbai's infrastructure only for the Gods?

Is Mumbai's infrastructure only for the Gods?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Why do Mumbai's civic authorities only ensure pothole-free roads only during the Ganapati season and not the year around, asks Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Mumbai Metro in 30 months?

Mumbai Metro in 30 months?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Mumbai's first metro project between Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar will be commissioned in 30 months, instead of the stipulated 60 months.

'Fire Is Always A Concern In Mumbai'

'Fire Is Always A Concern In Mumbai'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

'As the city grows, so do its fire incidents.'

Mumbai needs Rs 113,000 crore for infrastructure

Mumbai needs Rs 113,000 crore for infrastructure

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, the nodal agency for the city's makeover, has upped the estimated investment target needed for infrastructure development by over 50 per cent.

No plan to curb Mumbai suburban train travel for now: BMC

No plan to curb Mumbai suburban train travel for now: BMC

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

There is no proposal at present to put any restrictions on suburban train travel in Mumbai, a senior civic official has said amid the metropolis recording a surge in new coronavirus cases.

Committee set up to probe Mumbai Metro accident

Committee set up to probe Mumbai Metro accident

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

A committee headed by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay professor K V K Rao would probe the incident and suggest safety measures to avoid such instances in the future.

Mumbai road project blueprint drawn

Mumbai road project blueprint drawn

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

Four projects worth Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) will be undertaken under the Mumbai Urban Infrastructure Project that is to be implemented in three parts by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority's and completed by 2006.

Mumbai: Offer to build 5 lakh low-cost houses

Mumbai: Offer to build 5 lakh low-cost houses

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Real estate developers in Mumbai propose to join hands to construct 5 lakh affordable houses for middle and lower income groups in partnership with the Maharashtra government in the next five years in the fast-growing Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Mumbai to get 6 new flyovers

Mumbai to get 6 new flyovers

Rediff.com15 May 2006

MSRTC strike disrupts Ganesh festival travel statewide

MSRTC strike disrupts Ganesh festival travel statewide

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The employees are demanding salary parity with state government employees, seeking a pay scale adjustment to match that of their counterparts in the state sector.

Lodha: Mumbai's new real estate king

Lodha: Mumbai's new real estate king

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Lodha Developers has emerged as a new realty giant in India.

Kejriwal, Bedi to fast alongside Hazare in Mumbai

Kejriwal, Bedi to fast alongside Hazare in Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

The MMRDA ground in suburban Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai awaits the arrival of Anna Hazare, who is expected to reach here on December 26 for his three-day protest fast against government's "weak" Lokpal Bill.

Mumbai may have private cos in civic transport

Mumbai may have private cos in civic transport

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

The Maharashtra government is considering the option of allowing private players in the municipal transport sector in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), spread over 4,000 sq km with a population of 16 million living in seven municipal corporations and 15 municipal councils.

REL bags Mumbai metro project

REL bags Mumbai metro project

Rediff.com18 May 2006

Maharashtra chief minister Vilas Rao Deshmukh announced on Thursday sanctiong of Rs 2,356 crore for the first corridor of Varsova-Andheri-Ghatkopar rail project jointly to Anil Ambani group company Reliance Energy and MMRDA.

Hazare gets permission to use Mumbai's MMRDA ground for fast

Hazare gets permission to use Mumbai's MMRDA ground for fast

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Team Anna has been granted permission by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority to use its ground in Bandra-Kurla complex from December 27.

Mumbai Metro to be operational by next year

Mumbai Metro to be operational by next year

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

In a development that is bound to bring cheer for Mumbai's weary commuters and overburdened transportation facilities, authorities for the Mumbai Metro 1 project estimate that the Metro will be fully functional by next year.

Metro rail along Mumbai's express highways mulled

Metro rail along Mumbai's express highways mulled

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority is exploring the possibility of constructing metro rail routes along the Western and Eastern Express highways to further ease traffic congestion in the metropolis.

Ambani brothers may fight over Mumbai metro

Ambani brothers may fight over Mumbai metro

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

The Ambani brothers are once again going to clash over Mumbai's infrastructure as the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority has decided to call financial bids for the Rs 12,000-crore (Rs 120 billion) second corridor of Mumbai Metro connecting Charkop to Mankhurd via Bandra from short-listed consortiums.

Mahayuti govt conspired to shift C-295 facility to Gujarat: Cong

Mahayuti govt conspired to shift C-295 facility to Gujarat: Cong

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The Congress on Monday claimed that the Tata-Airbus C-295 aircraft facility inaugurated in Vadodara was earlier supposed to be set up in Nagpur and alleged that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's instructions, the Centre and the Mahayuti dispensation have conspired to ensure the 'wholesale surrender' of Maharashtra's interests.

Shraddha murder: Aaftab helped his family shift to Mumbai 15 days ago

Shraddha murder: Aaftab helped his family shift to Mumbai 15 days ago

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The society member recalled that Aaftab spoke normally during his visit.

Mumbai boasts of the country's 1st monorail

Mumbai boasts of the country's 1st monorail

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

The Rs 2,460-crore project, an initiative of the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority, is a modern urban transport where cars move on a single beam in an elevated corridor.

Work on second line of Mumbai Metro to begin soon

Work on second line of Mumbai Metro to begin soon

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

A day after the contract for civil work on the first line of Mumbai Metro was awarded, a senior government official said on Wednesday that work on the second line of the project is likely to begin by June.

World Bank may fund Mumbai Trans Harbour Link project

World Bank may fund Mumbai Trans Harbour Link project

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, which is implementing the project, said that it was in talks with the World Bank for funding the project.

Taxi fares hiked by Rs 2 in Mumbai

Taxi fares hiked by Rs 2 in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

The Maharashtra government has agreed to raise basic taxi fares in Mumbai by Rs 2 from the existing Rs 14.

Hazare may not be able to hold protest in Mumbai. Here's why

Hazare may not be able to hold protest in Mumbai. Here's why

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

With just three days left for Anna Hazare's fast to commence, members of India Against Corruption are running from pillar to post to secure requisite clearances, reports Toral Varia Deshpande

Funding decision on Mumbai Metro soon

Funding decision on Mumbai Metro soon

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

It is yet to be decided whether the Rs 2,356 crore (Rs 23.56 billion) Phase One of the project is eligible for VGF or not, a key Finance Ministry official told PTI. \n

Jet, Godrej to ink Mumbai land deal soon

Jet, Godrej to ink Mumbai land deal soon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Jet Airways had purchased a 2.5-acre plot from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority in March 2008 for Rs 826 crore (Rs 8.26 billion) for developing its global headquarters. However, the airline did not go ahead with the plans and started negotiations to sell off the land.

No bidders for Mumbai Metro's phase-II work

No bidders for Mumbai Metro's phase-II work

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

None of the seven consortiums shortlisted for the Maharashtra government's flagship project, the Rs 6,200-crore second phase of the Mumbai Metro, participated in the financial bids that closed on Friday. "The reason for asking more time could be the prevailing economic slowdown. They sought at least one more month to submit the bids," a Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority official said.

Rupee rise hits World Bank aid to Mumbai

Rupee rise hits World Bank aid to Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

World Bank is likely to give Mumbai projects Rs 275 crore less, in wake of the appreciation of rupee against the dollar.

Taxi, auto strike leads to chaos in Mumbai

Taxi, auto strike leads to chaos in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

There was some respite for Mumbaikars when the strike was called off in the evening. However, the prospect of soon having to shell out more for their journey left them anguished.

Funds tied up for Mumbai metro section

Funds tied up for Mumbai metro section

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

A consortium of six banks led by IDBI will finance the project to the tune of Rs 1,194 crore (Rs 11.94 billion), Rs 512 crore (Rs 5.12 billion) will be raised through equity while Rs 650 crore (Rs 6.5 billion) will come from the MMRDA as capital subsidy. The closure is unique in many ways as nearly Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) have been spent on the project before the financial closure.

Govt drops Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan monorail plan, looks at MRTS

Govt drops Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan monorail plan, looks at MRTS

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Maharashtra is exploring the option to develop a mass-rapid transit system in the regions to improve transport system.