In one of the biggest real estate transactions this year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has acquired a 4.61-acre land parcel at the prestigious Nariman Point in South Mumbai for a whopping ₹3,472 crore. The deal was officially registered on September 5, attracting a stamp duty of over ₹208 crore, as documented via CRE Matrix.
The newly acquired plot holds immense strategic importance, situated near key landmarks such as the Maharashtra state government’s secretariat, Mantralaya, the Bombay High Court, and several corporate headquarters. Nariman Point has long been one of India’s most sought-after commercial real estate hubs, maintaining its premium despite the rise of newer business districts like Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Lower Parel.
Originally, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL), responsible for executing Mumbai’s metro projects, had planned to auction the land through a global tender. This marked the first time a parcel at Nariman Point had been put on the market since the area was developed as a planned commercial zone in the early 1970s. However, in January, the RBI expressed its interest in acquiring the site to expand its headquarters, leading MMRCL to cancel the tender and proceed with the direct sale.
The land is currently a vacant and open tract in Mumbai’s central business district, one of the most expensive commercial real estate markets in India. The RBI is expected to develop the site for institutional purposes, further consolidating its footprint in the city.
For MMRCL, the sale aligns with a broader effort to optimise land use and generate revenue to support ongoing metro expansion projects in Mumbai. The organisation holds several prime land parcels across South and Central Mumbai, aiming to monetise these assets to aid in the city’s growing public transport infrastructure needs.
Abhishek Kiran Gupta, CEO & Co-Founder, CRE Matrix, said, “The RBI’s ₹3,470-crore acquisition of the 4.16-acre Nariman Point plot marks a watershed moment in India’s real estate landscape. With close to 1.6 million sq ft of buildable potential, including 1,13,500 sq ft allocated for rehabilitation, this government-to-government deal not only reinforces Nariman Point’s status as Mumbai’s commercial heart but also establishes a new benchmark for premium land consolidation. Such landmark transactions, rare even by global standards, highlight the strong institutional confidence in Mumbai’s enduring role as the country’s financial epicenter.”
As Mumbai continues to evolve as a financial powerhouse, this landmark transaction highlights the importance of strategic land management by the government and financial institutions. The RBI’s acquisition of the Nariman Point plot reflects a long-term vision to strengthen India’s institutional infrastructure in its economic capital.
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