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Varun Singh, is a Senior Journalist who has extensively covered the Real Estate Sector for over one and half decade. His articles, insights, and opinion on the sector are widely read.
Maharashtra has become India’s leading green building state, powered by progressive FAR incentives, mandatory IGBC ratings, and a strong partnership with the CII Indian Green Building Council. Cities like Mumbai and Pune now anchor India’s largest green building footprint and net zero movement.

35% Green Space Now Mandatory in Mumbai’s SRA Projects

A new government circular mandates that all SRA schemes on reserved land must keep 35% of the total plot area as contiguous, developed public open space with free citizen access. A Special Monitoring Committee has been formed to prevent violations and ensure the developed park is handed over to the local municipality within 90 days of project completion.
building permission for the last 25% of the free-sale component will be granted only after the entire required amount is deposited with SRA.

🏗 Builders to Pay Corpus First in SRA Projects Before Selling Homes

Maharashtra has tightened rules for SRA projects, requiring developers to deposit the full rehab corpus before selling free-sale flats. The move aims to plug financial gaps, secure slum rehabilitation funds, and speed up redevelopment timelines in Mumbai.
India’s real estate sector is entering a high-growth phase, with branded residences, REITs, and institutional capital emerging as key drivers, as highlighted at EXCELERATE 2026 in Mumbai.

🏡 35 Lakh Homes, ₹50 Lakh Crore Investment: Maharashtra Unveils Massive Housing Push for MMR

Maharashtra has unveiled a ₹50 lakh crore plan to construct 35 lakh homes over the next five years, with 30 lakh targeted for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region by 2030. The drive focuses on redevelopment, slum rehabilitation, and affordable housing to transform the urban landscape.

🏢 Developers Get Relief: 120–180 m Towers on Big Plots No Longer Need High-Rise Committee Approval

In a major policy shift, Maharashtra has allowed 120–180 m buildings on plots above 2,000 sq.m to skip High-Rise Committee clearance. Municipal Commissioner can now approve these projects directly — a move expected to speed up redevelopment and reduce delays in Mumbai’s real estate sector.

🏘️ Real Estate Stocks Shine Today — Godrej, Brigade Lead Gains While Small Names Lag

Realty stocks outperformed today in India, with the Nifty Realty index rising ~2 %. Godrej, Brigade, Lodha, and Prestige led the rally, while smaller names lagged. The strength came on value buying, rate optimism, and capital flows into quality developers.