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Development Plan 2034: will it help Mumbai residents?

The Mumbai Development Plan may develop 3,700 hectares of land; 65% of it will be for affordable housing

3 min read17 Jul 2018
Politics

India’s forest cover grew by over 6,700 sq km, AP, Karnataka, Kerala make key contribution

Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala have contributed to an increase of 2,141 sq km, 1,101 sq km and 1,043 sq km forest area respectively, says FSI DG Saibal Dasgupta

2 min read22 Apr 2018
Opinion

Dismantling the permit raj in housing

Stringent land-use regulations have been a major source of housing market distortions in Indian cities

4 min read28 Mar 2017
Opinion

Raising revenue from land-based financing

Mumbai's experience shows that charging for additional floor space index isn't a panacea for cash-strapped municipalities

3 min read20 Dec 2016
Companies

Real estate firms face growth hurdles in Mumbai Metropolitan Region

New housing launches in region to suffer as city-based developers face uncertainty over legal/regulatory issues

4 min read16 Aug 2016
Mint-lounge

Why real estate prices in Mumbai remain sky high

The economics of rent-seeking help explain the strident opposition to Mumbai's new development plan

6 min read26 Jun 2015
Opinion

Compulsory screening of Marathi films—the other side of the coin

National media spewed outrage on how the move restricts viewers' choice and freedom to do business, among other crimes

3 min read13 Apr 2015
Opinion

In search of Mumbai’s urban utopia

Debates around new draft plans are mostly centered around higher floor space index and builder-friendliness rather than course correction

4 min read16 Mar 2015
Politics

Higher FSI will lead to reduced market distortion, property prices: Sitaram Kunte

Mumbai municipal commissioner defends draft development plan in interview, says idea is to ease space constraints, remove price distortion

5 min read12 Mar 2015
Industry

Mumbai mulls China-like skyscrapers in makeover

Mumbai is proposing changes to its Floor Space Index regulations that may permit developers to tear down old structures and build taller towers

5 min read3 Mar 2015
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