In a realty check, Mumbai West Gets ‘Central’ Focus
MUMBAI, Feb 27 (The CONNECT) – The Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) is set to revolutionize Mumbai’s real estate dynamics by significantly enhancing connectivity between the eastern and western suburbs.
The ambitious 12.3 km-long project, featuring 6.65 km twin tunnels under the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), will reduce travel time between Goregaon and Mulund from over an hour to just 25 minutes. With an investment of Rs 1,958 crore allocated in the BMC’s 2025-26 budget and an expected completion by 2028, this infrastructure initiative is poised to be a game-changer for Mumbai’s urban landscape.
Nishant Deshmukh, Founder and Managing Partner of Sugee Group, said, Mulund will attract homebuyers looking for better commute options to the western suburbs. The reduction in travel time will enhance its appeal for professionals working in Goregaon, Malad, and Andheri.
The GMLR is expected to spur real estate activity along its corridor, particularly in Mulund, Malad, Borivali, and Goregaon. Industry leaders weigh in on the transformative impact this project will have on Mumbai’s property market.
Navin Makhija, Managing Director of The Wadhwa Group, said by seamlessly linking the eastern and western suburbs, this project will not only alleviate traffic pressure on the Western Express Highway but also catalyze real estate growth in the eastern suburbs.
With enhanced connectivity via the GMLR, Mulund is set to emerge as a high-end residential destination. This mega infrastructure project will make Mulund increasingly attractive to luxury homebuyers seeking seamless access to key city hubs.
Rohan Khatau, Director, CCI Projects, said, with improved access to business districts and employment hubs, the real estate market in these areas will witness heightened demand, particularly benefiting mid-segment and premium residential developments.
On the western front, the Malad to Borivali corridor is also set to gain prominence, with the GMLR serving as a crucial infrastructure catalyst. This arterial connectivity will not only improve east-west mobility but also reduce travel time, boosting demand for real estate in the region and positioning it as a prime residential and commercial hub.
Umesh Jandial, Chief Business Officer at Omkar Realtors & Developers, noted, Goregaon and Malad have evolved into thriving residential and commercial zones, and the GMLR will further solidify their position in Mumbai’s real estate landscape.
Beyond residential developments, the GMLR is expected to attract significant commercial and retail investments, further strengthening Mumbai’s real estate sector. Its integration with major highways, including the Pune-Mumbai Expressway and the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport, will unlock new business opportunities and drive increased footfall in these areas.
Shraddha Kedia-Agarwal, Director of Transcon Developers, opined that the ease of commute will drive demand for premium residential spaces, mixed-use developments, and commercial hubs. We foresee a major boost in real estate transactions as these micro-markets become well-connected urban centers.
As per Knight Frank India report of January 2025, the Western suburbs and Central suburbs continued to dominate, accounting for 86 per cent of total market share in terms of property registrations in Mumbai
