Housing demand plus value driver

Metro connectivity will continue to be a catalyst for real estate development across MMR

- Kamal Shah

The rapid expansion of the Mumbai Metro network is reshaping how people live, commute, and invest across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

What began as a public transport initiative has now become a decisive force in determining real estate demand and value. As new lines open and existing ones expand, metro connectivity is emerging as one of the strongest factors influencing both residential preferences and investment patterns across the region.

The impact is best reflected in the success of Metro Lines 2A and 7—the elevated corridors that connect Dahisar (East and West) with DN Nagar and Gundavali. In just 39 months, these lines recorded over 200 million passenger journeys, with average daily ridership exceeding 300,000.

This massive adoption highlights how the metro has redefined daily commuting for thousands of Mumbai residents. For many end-users working in Andheri, BKC, or South Mumbai, these routes have significantly cut down travel time and commuting fatigue. The result is a growing willingness among professionals to move from high-cost, centrally located rentals to suburban neighbourhoods that now enjoy direct, rapid connectivity.

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