Thane fast becoming the ‘city of choice’

Making dream homes a reality was the theme of the inauguration ceremony of the 22nd Property and Home Finance Expo organised by CREDAI MCHI Thane on 7 February 2025. The four days event, which is being held at Highland Gardens, Thane west, was inaugurated by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde.

In his speech, Eknath Shinde mentioned how Thane was fast becoming the ‘city of choice’ for home seekers as it is a well-planned city with positive enhancements by the infrastructure projects that will positively impact connectivity. Reminiscing about the journey of the Expo, from the first to this, its 22^nd edition, Eknath Shinde said he has not missed attending a single expo – and that he sees the growth of development of Thane reflected in the expo’s evolution over the years.

Earlier, Pratap Sarnaik, Transport Minister, Maharashtra spoke about the expo reflecting Thane’s home seekers’ wishes for a home of their own, for which the expo would have many options. He referred to Thane as a city that home seekers were opting for simply because it was among the best options available for a home seeker in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

CREDAI MCHI Thane President Jitendra Mehta, in is opening remarks, mentioned that the city was evolving, and in that process, home seekers were getting better options and homes that suit all requirements and fit in all budgets. CREDAI MCHI Thane has played its role in ensuring that the property market was steady and stable, making Thane a choice destination for investors as also end users.

CREDAI MCHI Thane past president Ajay Ashar stressed on the role of infrastructure in driving growth in Thane’s real estate. CREDAI MCHI President Dominic Romell mentioned how Thane was driving the growth of real estate development in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, with its wide range of properties and real estate offerings. Surajit Tripathy DGM Business Operations – Thane, State Bank of India spoke about how SBI was playing a major role in helping home seekers make their dream homes a reality through its home loans.

Saurabh Rao, I.A.S., Commissioner, Thane Municipal Corporation spoke about the various on-going projects which will have a positive impact on the lifestyle and living standards of Thane’s residents.

Shri Ashok Shingare I.A.S., District Collector, Thane; and Shri Ashwin Mudgal, I.A.S., Assistant Commissioner, MMRDA also graced the occasion.

The expo has created a special offering for women buyers, under the Laadki Bahen initiative from CREDAI MCHI Thane. Female property seekers will get an unparalleled advantage during this expo, with CREDAI MCHI Thane offering a unique opportunity for the “Laadki Bahen” (Beloved Sister) to select and buy her dream property during the four days of the expo, by paying upfront 20 per cent of the property’s cost during the four days of the expo. Once that is done, the female home buyer will get the advantage of the special discount offer. Like all such special offers, there are terms and conditions, but the important aspect is that 20 per cent of the cost of the home should be paid upfront during the four days of the expo.

“CREDAI MCHI Thane hopes maximum numbers of Beloved Sisters will take advantage of this special offer”, concluded Jitendra Mehta, President, CREDAI MCHI Thane.