Borivali’s Rise Reflects Changing Buyer Priorities: Rohan Khatau

Once viewed as lying beyond Mumbai’s main development zones, Borivali is now steadily gaining recognition as a preferred residential address in the city’s western stretch. While rush-hour local trains remain packed with daily commuters, the Western Express Highway offers a different perspective, marked by active construction and a rapidly changing skyline of residential towers. This shift highlights a broader change in homebuyer behaviour, with increasing interest in well-connected suburban neighbourhoods over traditional central locations.

The suburb’s growth has been closely tied to consistent infrastructure development. Improved arterial roads, a strong suburban rail network and expanding metro connectivity have enhanced accessibility and reduced commuting challenges. Positioned strategically along the western corridor, Borivali enjoys convenient access to major employment hubs such as Andheri, Goregaon and Malad, allowing it to maintain steady residential demand even as other markets experience fluctuations.

Rohan Khatau, Director at CCI Projects, explains that Borivali’s housing market is largely driven by end-users rather than speculative investors. Buyers today are placing greater emphasis on spacious homes, security and infrastructure-led locations, reflecting a clear preference for long-term livability.

Post-pandemic lifestyle changes have further accelerated this momentum. Demand has shifted toward larger residences, improved ventilation and gated communities with modern amenities. Developers are responding by launching high-rise, amenity-focused projects, reinforcing Borivali’s emergence as a stable and long-term residential hub within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.