TL;DR: Shiv Durg, a 300m+ commercial tower by JNPA, will rise on Mumbai’s Eastern Waterfront as India’s tallest commercial building. It will have 47 floors, 9 lakh sq ft of IGBC-certified space, a large auditorium, an observatory, and serve as JNPA’s headquarters. Ground-breaking is expected soon; completion is targeted for 2027.
What Happened
- India’s tallest commercial building, Shiv Durg, will be built on the Eastern Waterfront in Mumbai by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA).
- Height will be over 300 meters with 4 basements + ground + 47 floors.
- The project covers a 3.16-acre site leased from the Mumbai Port Authority at Mallet Bunder.
- Expected investment: ₹2,100 crore; target completion: 2027.
Key Specifications
- Gross leasable area: About 9 lakh sq ft, IGBC-certified for sustainability.
- Facilities:
- JNPA headquarters and offices for other maritime agencies.
- 1,200-seat auditorium.
- Top-floor observatory offering views of Mumbai Harbour and the Arabian Sea.
- Retail spaces and collaborative work areas.
- Design inspired by Maharashtra’s sea forts and part of the state’s Iconic Buildings Initiative.
Timeline and Public Announcements
- JNPA released a promotional teaser on November 9, 2025.
- Earliest public social media post appeared on November 10-11, 2025, detailing project specs.
- Construction approvals are in advanced stages, with ground-breaking expected soon.
Location and Impact
- Located in Mumbai’s Eastern Waterfront, near Ferry Wharf and the Domestic Cruise Terminal.
- Part of a larger waterfront redevelopment involving multiple leased plots across the port area.
- Expected to create 5,000+ direct and indirect jobs and strengthen Mumbai’s eastward commercial expansion.
Status of Developers and Consultants
- Developer: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA).
- Detailed architectural and contractor information not yet publicly released; Engineers India Ltd (EIL) is linked to design and project management.
Context
- Shiv Durg aims to surpass current tall commercial structures and reinforce Mumbai’s growing skyscraper profile.
- The building aligns with port-led development and green construction goals.
- Environmental clearances and urban-density challenges remain part of the project’s execution path.