From the arrival of Korean entertainment giant, HYBE this December to ID Mumbai 2025 wrapping up with stunning design showcases and expert talks, here’s your weekly roundup of the city’s top updates. Read on for all the latest happenings in this week’s Mumbai news roundup!
Navi Mumbai to host historic Formula Night Street Race this December
Navi Mumbai is gearing up for a historic motorsport event this December, hosting Maharashtra’s first-ever Formula night street race as the grand finale of the Indian Racing Festival (IRF). The event will feature the Indian Racing League (IRL) and FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC) on a 3.753 km floodlit circuit. With celebrity team owners and top Indian and international drivers, this race will put Navi Mumbai on the global motorsport map.
HYBE launches Indian subsidiary in Mumbai
HYBE, the South Korean entertainment giant behind BTS and SEVENTEEN, has launched its Indian subsidiary, HYBE India Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., in Mumbai. This marks HYBE’s fifth global branch, following expansions in Japan, the U.S., Latin America, and China. With India’s growing K-pop fandom, HYBE plans to discover and nurture local talent through auditions and a tailored training system.
Mumbai metro hit by surprise suspension on Lines 2A & 7
Mumbai Metro services on Lines 2A and 7 were temporarily suspended on September 24 for “operational adjustments,” causing inconvenience during peak hours. Dindoshi station, affected without prior notice, saw service disruptions. A short-loop service and single-line operations were introduced. Meanwhile, Mumbai’s monorail faces planned suspensions for upgrades, while Metro Line 4A in Thane is set for full operation by 2027.
Mumbai Airport streamlines travel with surging DigiYatra & tech use
CSMIA (Mumbai Airport) has rapidly adopted biometric-enabled DigiYatra, with over 6.3 million passengers using it in 16 months. Usage increased from 12% to 32% by August 2025. The system features 46 e-gates and 40 face pods, speeding up checkpoint clearance. Self-baggage drop (SBD) adoption also rose, processing over 715,000 bags. The airport’s tech upgrades include AI-driven platforms and autonomous cleaning robots.
ID Mumbai 2025 wraps up with design showcases and expert talks
India’s much-awaited design event, ID Mumbai 2025, concluded on September 28, captivating design enthusiasts. Held at Jio World Garden, BKC, the fair showcased innovative designs under the theme “The Age of Design Syncretism.” Visitors explored furniture, decor, lighting, and luxury accessories. Highlights included expert-led symposiums, including talks by PK Das, Vikas Dilawari, and Sandeep Sangaru, along with exhibitions like NEO DECO and Syncretic Threads.
VBSL update: Reduced travel time, growing costs & more
Mumbai’s Versova-Bandra Sea Link (VBSL), now 60% complete, will cut travel time from 60 minutes to just 15. Spanning 9.8 km, it’s set to ease traffic and improve coastal connectivity, linking major suburbs like Versova, Juhu, and Carter Road. However, the project’s cost has increased from ₹11,333 crore to ₹18,121 crore due to delays and environmental challenges. Expected to open in two years, it will boost tourism and real estate but also impact the local fishing community.
India wins record Ninth Asia Cup, Tilak Varma shines
India clinched a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title with a dominant five-wicket win over Pakistan, successfully chasing 147 runs. Tilak Varma’s superb knock anchored India’s recovery from a precarious 20/3, forging key partnerships with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube. Tilak was named Player of the Match, while Abhishek Sharma was awarded Player of the Tournament.
