👉 Check out Odoo: https://www.odoo.com/r/5cdY ⭐️ Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions : https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/ 👉 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wI6PDncUsXjVYgEZ1Z5jW?si=BKo9ktbyTEqQWwkHuuJ_cQ VIDEO INTRODUCTION: In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we dive deep into one of the hottest debates in India today: Mumbai Real Estate. Why is Mumbai more expensive than Manhattan? Is it truly a goldmine or just a bubble fuelled by black money and hype? To answer these, we sat down with real estate expert Ravi Kewalramani, who breaks down everything from rental yields and capital appreciation to the future of Mumbai 3.0 and Navi Mumbai. We explore why luxury buyers pay crores for location value, how flipping really works in India, and why redevelopment and slum rehabilitation could reshape the city’s future. If you’ve ever wondered where to invest - South Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, or the next big hub, this conversation gives you the framework to decide. Packed with practical insights, warnings about fraud, and step-by-step investment strategies, this is a must-watch for anyone curious about India’s most expensive real estate market. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Introduction 03:10 – Agenda: Decoding Mumbai real estate 04:38 – Why did Mumbai become so expensive? 07:31 – What makes Altamount Road so special? 10:05 – What are luxury buyers really paying for? 14:20 – What are the best areas to invest in Mumbai? 16:07 – Key checks before buying 18:46 – Does an Airbnb economy exist in Mumbai? 19:12 – What are Mumbai’s future hotspots for investment? 25:37 – Why should you invest in your own neighbourhood? 36:55 – The hype & risks of Mumbai 3.0 43:54 – What can ₹10–25 lakh actually buy in Mumbai 3.0? 44:50 – Difference between Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Mumbai 3.0? 51:49 – What’s the cost of a 1BHK across Mumbai? 59:56 – Should you buy land or an apartment in Mumbai 3.0? 1:06:45 – Redevelopment explained: how it works & returns 1:12:28 – What is Mumbai’s slum redevelopment challenge? 1:17:03 – Flipping real estate: what are the two proven models? 1:22:06 – How to negotiate with developers? 1:26:58 – What are the top 3 infrastructure bets in Mumbai? 1:27:31 – Property-buying checklist (don’t skip this) 1:31:54 – What makes a location truly “prime” in Mumbai? 1:35:12 – Top cities outside of Mumbai to invest in 1:37:19 – Key lessons & summary Our Best Indian Business Case Studies: 1. Dhirubhai https://youtu.be/bSx6hDjALkQ?si=wE6PGMgiv7PpHdla 2. Milky mist https://youtu.be/-98fnc4VAo8?si=NtKHTWjvtr_9V8ne 3. Old Monk https://youtu.be/GQPymbqa08A?si=BXhcZhDPXt9wTxO4 4. Waaree https://youtu.be/T1PLEPTbXc4?si=3VbRKyBnd-3Trfqt 5. Blinkit https://youtu.be/OGs2YsqvWDg?si=bZ_AqkdGEsl2X3xW ✅Study Materials: Think School is a Digital School that we all deserved, but never had ►►Check out Think School's Online courses: https://www.thethinkschool.com #thinkschool #businesscasestudy #geopolitics #realestate #business #thinkschool #mumbai #investing #money #property #invest Credits: CNN-News 18, WION, NBC News, Money control pro, Business standard, TV18,Business Today, ABC news, CNBC, ET now ,Bloomberg originals, Financial Times, DW documentary, AL Jazeera English, BBC news, Firstpost.