Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry (MCHI) Thane has appointed a senior developer as the new President of its Commercial Development Committee. The appointment comes amid growing demand for integrated, sustainable commercial zones that can support Thane’s rapid transformation into a key urban node in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. According to MCHI Thane, the committee under the new leadership will focus on promoting a balanced ecosystem of office spaces that can coexist with ongoing residential development across the city.
The committee’s objectives include encouraging small and medium commercial hubs within residential precincts to enable walk-to-work options and reduce commute-related emissions. The official leading the committee said that Thane stands at a strategic advantage due to its affordability, connectivity, and availability of skilled talent. The newly appointed President brings years of experience in real estate development and has previously advocated for infrastructure-led planning and ESG-compliant urban growth. Under their leadership, the committee aims to align with municipal and state agencies to accelerate project approvals and create an investor-friendly policy framework. The focus will be on attracting investments from industries like IT, banking, logistics, healthcare, and co-working spaces, all of which are essential to creating inclusive employment opportunities.
A strong emphasis will be placed on sustainability, with the committee committing to promoting green-certified commercial projects, renewable energy usage, and responsible water and waste management. The new leadership also highlighted the importance of seamless last-mile connectivity to upcoming business districts, noting that improved public transport and shared mobility systems are vital to a future-ready city. To this end, the committee is engaging with the Thane Municipal Corporation and other civic agencies to map infrastructure bottlenecks and propose actionable solutions. Collaborative efforts are also underway to expand bus routes and strengthen road networks to ensure commercial projects can scale without burdening the existing urban fabric.
The appointment is seen as part of MCHI Thane’s larger strategy to decentralise business hubs away from congested urban centres and create commercially viable zones within suburban pockets. With a forward-looking vision, the committee aims to make Thane a magnet for sustainable business development not just regionally, but on a national scale. As the commercial real estate landscape in Thane evolves, industry experts view the appointment as a decisive step towards institutionalising growth, ensuring environmental responsibility, and supporting inclusive urban planning through stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making.
MCHI Thane Appoints Hiren Chheda as Commercial Development Committee Chief
