Mahindra Lifespaces to redevelop Mulund West project worth ₹1,250 crore
Mahindra Lifespace Developers
MLDL), the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group, has been appointed as the preferred developer for the redevelopment of a
St. Pius Ten CHS society
in Mulund (West),
Mumbai
.
The project spans across a 3.08-acre land parcel and has an estimated development value of approximately ₹1,250 crore.
The company recently launched Mahindra 'Codename64', a residential development in Malad (West). The project will offer 2BHK and 3BHK residences.
The board of directors of the company had recently approved the appointment of Anshu Shukla as chief design officer categorised as senior management personnel with effect from June 25, 2025.
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