Metropolitan India Desk
The business, design and infrastructure of metropolitan India.
Property, architecture, hospitality, infrastructure and the economics of Indian cities.
Why Mumbai’s Ultra-Luxury Penthouses are Trading Open Balconies for Ballistic-Grade Safe Zones and AI-Driven Counter-Surveillance In the high-stakes world of Mumbai real estate, "luxury" was once…
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In the historic lanes of GK-II and the upscale corners of Mehrauli, a new urban format is dominating Delhi’s palate. As the 2026 "Rebalancing Year" pushes…
Jan 3, 2026
As the Chennai Master Plan 2026 rolls out, the city is pioneering a radical "pedestrian-first" model. Through Project Karunai, Chennai is transforming into a network of…
Jan 2, 2026
Beyond Concrete: How AI-Native Power Grids and Biophilic Architecture are Reclaiming the Indian Urban Experience for 2047. The Indian metropolis of 2047 will not be defined…
Dec 21, 2025
From Smart Cities to Cognitive Hubs: Navigating the Intersection of PropTech, Sustainable Architecture, and the $1.4 Trillion Infrastructure Push. By 2047, nearly 50% of India’s population…
Dec 20, 2025
