Kanjurmarg – Mumbai’s strategically located suburb where convenience excels

by Priya Jadhav

Kanjurmarg – A location in the Mumbai suburbs which holds the three aces of accessibility, affordability and appreciation potential consolidated with good social infrastructure and workplace hub integration, it can rightly lay claim the most coveted property investment hotspot tag. Today, it is a vibrant, pulsating suburb that boasts of well-developed infrastructure, remarkable connectivity and residential projects that adds a new dimension to luxury living.

The development of the Eastern Express Highway, along with JVLR and the Eastern Freeway, has significantly improved the connectivity to other parts of the city and aided the rapid transformation of the Central suburbs. Reputed real estate developers have already established their footprint in Kanjurmarg owing to its future growth potential.

“With excellent connectivity, access to upmarket lifestyle spots, quality housing and extremely attractive real estate prices, Kanjurmarg is the poised for an exponential rise similar to Powai. It is an extremely attractive option for luxury home buyers”, says Mr. Subodh Runwal, Director of Runwal Group.

Kanjurmarg has excellent connectivity with the business districts of Thane, Powai, Vikhroli, Andheri, Airoli and BKC as well as South Mumbai via LBS road, JVLR, Eastern Express highway, SCLR and the Eastern freeway. It's strategic positioning on the central line provides easy accessibility to both the Harbour and Western lines of the city's local rail network. Corporate campuses such as Eastern Business District, Akruti Corporate Park, L&T, Accenture, Godrej, Supreme Business Park and Lodha iThink Techno are some of the most notable business complexes providing impetus to this growing business district.

Mr. Himanshu Kanakia – Managing Director, Kanakia Spaces said, “Kanjurmarg is a rapidly growing residential hub of gated communities, mainly for corporate youths and business class due to its strategic location, quick access to Mumbai’s business districts and improved infrastructure across the Eastern Express Highway and the Eastern Free Way.”

Abundant social infrastructure is another factor that has helped Kanjurmarg's evolution as a residential hotspot in the city. Proximity to D-Mart, Huma Mall, R-City Mall and the high streets of Powai provide massive shopping and entertainment options for residents. Simultaneously, several renowned educational institutions such as IIT Bombay, Podar International School, Hiranandani Foundation School, Bombay Scottish, St. Xavier's and Kendriya Vidyalaya address the local education needs. In addition, Hiranandani Hospital in close vicinity provides the assurance of quality healthcare.

In a cost-intensive real estate market like Mumbai, questions of affordability without compromised social comforts and commuting convenience inevitably crop up in every home buyer's mind. Kanjurmarg has ready answers to these questions. The average property prices here are lower when compared to the nearby established locations of Powai, Mulund and Ghatkopar, and this has been a key determinant for its success and popularity among homebuyers. The attractive property rates in Kanjurmarg not only make purchasing a property a real possibility for a larger number of buyers, but also indicate significant scope for appreciation.

Considering the overall real estate trends in Mumbai and factoring in affordability, infrastructure and connectivity, Kanjurmarg offers good returns on investment. Large residential towers, office complexes, 5-star hotels and shopping destinations now dominate Kanjurmarg's skyline. With its already excellent connectivity set for further enhancements with the completion of the metro rail lines connecting it to Andheri and Thane, Kanjurmarg can comfortably put many other contending real estate locations in the shade – now and in the future. An enviable location, impeccable connectivity, developing infrastructure, well-planned projects at affordable values and green environs – it’s no wonder that Kanjurmarg is becoming the preferred residential destination of upwardly mobile individuals and families.