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Next Gen GST Reform 2025 Final Council Approval & What It Means for Indian Real Estate

Next Gen GST Reform 2025: Final Council Approval & What It Means for Indian Real Estate

By Arosh John | Real Estate Consultant & Founder – John Real Estate, Thane Real Estate News A Reform Packaged as a Diwali Gift On 3rd September 2025, in the 56th GST Council meeting chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Government of India officially approved the Next Gen GST Reform. The structure has been […]

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Maharashtra cancels Authorized Service Providers Leave & License registration

Maharashtra Government Cancels Appointment of Authorized Service Providers for Online Leave & License Registration

By Arosh John | Real Estate Consultant & Founder – John Real Estate, Thane Real Estate News In a significant policy move, the Maharashtra Government has cancelled the appointment of all Authorized Service Providers (ASP) engaged in online registration of Leave & License agreements. The decision, announced through an official notification on 28 August 2025

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GST Rationalisation 2025: What It Means for Thane & MMR Real Estate

GST Rationalisation 2025: What It Means for Thane & MMR Real Estate

By Arosh John | Real Estate Consultant & Founder – John Real Estate, Thane Real Estate News Introduction The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is set to discuss a major rate rationalisation in its upcoming September meeting. The proposal aims to streamline the system into two key slabs – 5% and 18% – while

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Map showing Thane to Navi Mumbai International Airport connectivity projects including elevated road and metro lines

Thane to Navi Mumbai International Airport: Connectivity Project Analysis 2025

Why This Matters With the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) set to begin operations in 2025, Thane’s connectivity is entering a new era. While Navi Mumbai captures most of the headlines, it is Thane that will quietly benefit the most from upcoming road and metro links. Here’s my detailed analysis of the key projects that

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Navi Mumbai Airport: Impact on Thane Real Estate

How the Navi Mumbai International Airport Will Reshape Thane Real Estate

A Gamechanger Taking Shape The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is entering its final phase of development and is expected to begin commercial operations by late 2025. Phase 1 alone is designed to handle close to 20 million passengers annually, with cargo facilities also integrated. This will not only redefine connectivity for Navi Mumbai but

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Thane–Nashik Highway Expansion A Gamechanger for Bhiwandi’s Warehousing Sector

Thane–Nashik Highway Expansion: A Gamechanger for Bhiwandi’s Warehousing Sector

Introduction The Thane–Nashik Highway (NH-3), a lifeline for cargo and logistics movement in Maharashtra, is undergoing a major transformation. The Vadpe–Majiwada expansion project, which upgrades a 23.8-km stretch into an 8-lane express corridor with service roads and underpasses, is set to redefine the logistics ecosystem of Bhiwandi. As part of the Samruddhi Mahamarg (Nagpur–Mumbai Super

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Ghatkopar–Thane Elevated Freeway

Ghatkopar–Thane Elevated Freeway: Thane’s Direct Link to the Eastern Freeway and Beyond

Project Snapshot Work has finally begun on one of the most important road projects for Mumbai and Thane commuters. The Ghatkopar–Thane elevated freeway is being built in two phases: Together, these two phases will create a signal-free spine from Ghatkopar to Saket, right up to the entry of the Mumbai–Nashik Expressway. Why This Matters For

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Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel Gains Speed A New Era of Connectivity & Property Growth

Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel Gains Speed: A New Era of Connectivity & Property Growth

Work progresses steadily on the 11.8 km tunnel under Sanjay Gandhi National Park, promising faster travel and stronger real estate demand in Thane. The Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel Project is one of the most ambitious infrastructure works currently underway in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Designed to run 11.8 km beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the

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Thane Metro Rail Trial Begins Soon: What It Means for Property Buyers

Thane Metro Rail Trial Begins Soon: What It Means for Property Buyers

The much-awaited Thane Metro trial runs are set to begin in September 2025, with operations expected by December 2025. This is a game-changing development for Thane’s real estate market, one that property buyers and investors should pay close attention to. Why This Matters to Home Buyers Infrastructure has always been a leading driver of property

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Green Line Metro Coaches Placed on Tracks in Thane – Trial Run Preparations Begin

Green Line Metro Coaches Placed on Tracks in Thane – Trial Run Preparations Begin

Thane, August 25, 2025 – A major milestone has been achieved for Thane’s Green Line Metro (Line 4/4A). In a late-night operation at Anand Nagar, the first two metro coaches were successfully lifted and placed on the elevated viaduct, marking the beginning of trial run preparations. According to MMRDA officials, the trial runs are scheduled

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