MMRDA Set to Auction Wadala Truck Terminal Plot for ₹1,629 Crore, Aiming to Revive Mumbai’s Next Business Hub
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is set to auction a premium 10,860 sq m plot near the Wadala Truck Terminal for ₹1,629 crore, signaling renewed momentum in Mumbai’s commercial real estate market. The plot, with a generous Floor Space Index (FSI) of 10, aims to create a self-sustaining business and leisure district.
MumbaiMmrdaWadalaCommercial Real EstateInfrastructureReal Estate MumbaiOct 20, 2025
The 10,860 sq m plot, part of the Wadala Notified Area, comes with a reserve price of ₹1,629 crore and will be leased for 80 years. With a generous Floor Space Index (FSI) of 10, the winning bidder can construct up to 1,08,600 sq m of built-up space. MMRDA officials said the reserve rate is expected to be fixed at around ₹1.5 lakh per sq m, indicating strong market confidence.
According to MMRDA’s 2019 Development Control Regulations, the plot can host mixed-use developments, including offices, hotels, restaurants, and malls, as well as healthcare, cultural, and educational spaces. The goal is to create a self-sustaining business and leisure district that could rival Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).
This auction marks MMRDA’s return to Wadala since 2008, when attempts to lease smaller plots failed due to the global financial crisis. Two years later, the Lodha Group’s ₹4,053-crore bid for a nearby 25,000 sq m plot became one of Mumbai’s biggest land deals, resulting in the New Cuffe Parade township.
Wadala’s appeal lies in its strategic location and untapped potential as a future commercial hub. However, connectivity remains a challenge, with the suspended monorail service limiting access. MMRDA is banking on the Metro 4 and 4A corridors, linking Wadala to Thane by 2027, and the upcoming Metro 11 line to the Gateway of India to transform the area’s transport landscape.
Officials say proceeds from the auction will help fund MMRDA’s ambitious infrastructure projects, including metro corridors, flyovers, and regional road networks, as the authority aims to build the next growth centre for Mumbai’s economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reserve price for the Wadala Truck Terminal plot?
The reserve price for the Wadala Truck Terminal plot is ₹1,629 crore.
What is the Floor Space Index (FSI) for the Wadala plot?
The Floor Space Index (FSI) for the Wadala plot is 10.
What are the potential uses for the Wadala plot?
The Wadala plot can host mixed-use developments, including offices, hotels, restaurants, malls, healthcare, cultural, and educational spaces.
What are the challenges in Wadala's connectivity?
The main challenge in Wadala's connectivity is the suspended monorail service. However, MMRDA is planning to improve connectivity with the Metro 4 and 4A corridors and the upcoming Metro 11 line.
How will the proceeds from the auction be used?
Proceeds from the auction will be used to fund MMRDA’s infrastructure projects, including metro corridors, flyovers, and regional road networks.
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