Rental Housing for Ineligible Slum Dwellers: Maharashtra’s Housing Policy 2025 Offers Humane Alternative in Dharavi & Beyond

For the first time, Maharashtra’s Housing Policy 2025 offers a formal rental housing solution for slum dwellers who are ineligible for free rehabilitation. Starting with the Dharavi redevelopment, the government plans to provide safe, affordable rental units through SPVs and asset management systems — replacing eviction with dignity.

Asia Pacific Hospitality Sector Stays Strong in Q1 2025; India Emerges as Key Growth Driver

Hospitality investments across Asia Pacific remained resilient in Q1 2025, with India emerging as a major growth driver both outbound and domestically. According to Colliers, rising Indian tourism, strong ADR growth, and spiritual destinations like Ayodhya and Varanasi are fueling a structural shift in regional hospitality dynamics.

Mumbai to Get Its Second Marine Drive? Dharavi Riverfront Plan Revealed

Dharavi’s long-awaited makeover is finally underway, and at the heart of it lies a bold vision — a riverfront promenade along the Mithi River that could rival Marine Drive. As part of Mumbai’s most ambitious redevelopment plan, Dharavi is set to become a model of modern, inclusive urban living with integrated transport, public spaces, and resilient infrastructure.

Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd Renamed Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd

Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL) has rebranded as Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd (NMDPL), reflecting a broader vision for the Dharavi redevelopment. The name change, approved by the Board and Ministry of Corporate Affairs, aims to underscore the project’s scale while maintaining the government’s central role in overseeing the initiative.

Dharavi Redevelopment: Bombay High Court Rules in Favor of Adani, Rejects UAE Firm’s Plea

The Bombay High Court has upheld the Maharashtra government’s decision to cancel Seclink Technologies’ winning bid for the Dharavi redevelopment project and issue a fresh tender. This move led to the award of the project to Adani Properties. Seclink had challenged the cancellation, arguing that the revised terms benefited Adani, but the court dismissed the plea, paving the way for the redevelopment of Dharavi.