By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)
MMR | November 2025
Lodha Group (formerly Macrotech Developers Ltd) has quietly listed a new project at Khopoli on its official website — marking what could be the developer’s next major expansion along the Mumbai–Pune growth belt.
The webpage, titled “Lodha Khopoli” (lodhagroup.com/projects/residential-property-in-mumbai/lodha-khopoli), describes the upcoming location along the Khopoli–Pen Road, around 70 minutes from South Mumbai and Pune, and 50 minutes from Palm Beach Road and the Navi Mumbai International Airport — positioning it squarely within the emerging second-home and villa corridor of Raigad district.
Early-Stage Listing — Awaiting Regulatory Details
As of now, no MahaRERA registration, environmental-clearance filing, or municipal approval has been publicly disclosed for the Khopoli project.
The developer has not yet released any layout plan, configuration mix, or specifications.
Given the location and Lodha’s ongoing premium villa portfolio, the project is expected to follow a low-density, plotted-or-villa typology, but this will be confirmed only upon official filings.
Extending Lodha’s Proven Villa and Township Ecosystem
Lodha is presently developing several premium villa and plotted communities, including:
- Lodha Villa Royale Gold – located on Thane–Dombivli Link Road, off Mumbai–Nashik Highway, Thane
- Lodha Villa Royale Palava – located at Central Avenue, Palava (Dombivli)
- Lodha Imperio – located within Palava City, Dombivli
These ongoing developments reflect Lodha’s established strategy of creating destination-scale, self-contained communities beyond the dense urban core — combining lifestyle infrastructure with planned open spaces, schools, and retail hubs.
The Khopoli launch appears to be the next step in that playbook — a natural geographic extension of Lodha’s villa-led ecosystem across MMR.
Khopoli’s Emerging Second-Home and Villa Destination
Khopoli’s transformation from an industrial township into a second-home and weekend-living belt has accelerated with major infrastructure upgrades — including the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, the Atal Setu link to Navi Mumbai, and the upcoming Pen–Alibaug corridor.
Its scenic landscape and strategic midpoint between Mumbai and Pune make it an attractive choice for families seeking weekend retreats or long-term investment homes within a 90-minute drive from the city.
In my view, Khopoli’s growth reflects a broader MMR trend — the shift toward self-contained, villa-style communities outside the dense urban footprint, driven by improved connectivity, lifestyle aspirations, and the evolving second-home economy.
Connectivity Snapshot (as listed on Lodha’s website)
- South Mumbai – 70 to 90 minutes
- Palm Beach Road – 50 minutes
- Navi Mumbai International Airport – 50 minutes
- Pune – 70 minutes
(Estimated travel times for four-wheelers under normal traffic conditions)
Market Perspective — Measured Diversification
If confirmed, Lodha Khopoli would represent another node in the developer’s ₹ 2,300-crore Gross Development Value (GDV) expansion within the MMR region — a figure previously disclosed in corporate communications without project-wise break-ups.
The move aligns with Lodha’s ongoing diversification into villa and plotted developments, balancing its urban townships with high-value peripheral destinations.
Verified Sources (as of November 2025)
- Official Lodha Group project page: lodhagroup.com/projects/residential-property-in-mumbai/lodha-khopoli
- No MahaRERA registration or SEIAA filing found as of date.
- Information based solely on official developer disclosures and public records.
About the Author
Arosh John is the Founder of John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) and Editor-in-Chief of Thane Real Estate News (TREN) — a digital platform delivering fact-based coverage of Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s evolving property landscape. With over a decade of on-ground expertise across Thane’s villa, township, and investment corridors, Arosh is recognised as one of the leading voices in premium villa and township real-estate journalism, bridging regulatory insight with on-ground market intelligence.
Disclaimer
This report is based solely on verified public information available through official developer channels and regulatory portals as of November 2025.
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