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In this powerful episode, former BMC Commissioner Subodh Kumar shares how he transformed Mumbai's real estate landscape with bold reforms, challenged corruption, and redefined urban planning. From exposing FSI loopholes to driving policy changes that generated ₹20,000+ crores in civic revenue, Kumar opens up on the political resistance, the builder nexus, and why good governance is more about intent than popularity. We also discuss Mumbai’s infamous flooding, poor roads, and the future of infrastructure like the Coastal Road and Atal Setu. A rare, unfiltered conversation with one of India’s most impactful bureaucrats. Don't miss it.


00:00 - Teaser
02:20 – Introduction – How Mr. Subodh Kumar changed Real Estate forever
04:47 – Building a Level Playing Field
11:29 – Why Urban Planning in Mumbai Is Practically Impossible
14:37 – Bombay to Mumbai: How the City Grew Without a Plan
20:50 – Flooded Every Monsoon: Roads That Collapse Every Year
27:29 – Cement Concretization of Mumbai - Crumbling Reality
42:53 – Where Do the Cars Go? The Issues for Parking and Open Spaces
46:32 – Why Traffic in Mumbai Isn’t Just About Bad Roads
49:28 – Activists vs. Builders: The Fight for Mumbai’s Future
52:59 – The Power of a BMC Commissioner
54:40 – Is City Governance the Failure of the Bureaucrat or Politician
57:06 - Are Government Officers and Politicians Silent Partners in Real Estate?
58:57 - The Most Dynamic Politician in the Governance Level
01:01:00 – The Real Estate Bubble Nobody Talks About
01:05:26 – Affordable Housing in Mumbai, is it Possible?
01:08:01 – Construction Mismanagement in the City
01:13:37 - Is Subodh Kumar Anti Builder?
01:19:40 - Best Floor Plans and Building Designs
01:25:46 – Has Subodh Kumar Received any Threats?
01:27:23 – From Inside the System: Public Vs Private Sector
01:31:12 - Foot Paths In Mumbai
01:31:42 - Conclusion