Introduction
Realty firm NeoLiv has acquired 17.5 acres of land in Khopoli, within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), to develop a plotted housing and villa project with an investment of Rs. 150 crore. This marks the company’s third project, following its plotted housing development in Haryana and a luxury residential venture in Alibaug. The move highlights how Khopoli is fast emerging as a new residential hub, fueled by infrastructure growth and affordability.

Project Highlights

• Location: Khopoli, MMR (Panvel–Khalapur–Khopoli growth belt)

• Size: 17.5 acres

• Investment: Rs. 150 crore

• Development: Around 180 residential plots and villas

• Company Expansion:

  • NeoLiv Grand Park (Kundli-Sonipat, Haryana) – 263 plots sold for Rs. 300 crore

  • 12-acre luxury housing project in Alibaug with Rs. 400 crore sales potential

  • Third project under the NeoLiv brand

Why Khopoli?

• Strategic Connectivity: Khopoli sits on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, offering direct access to both cities. The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport and upgrades to expressways and railways will further strengthen its appeal.

• Affordability Advantage: Land and housing prices in Khopoli are more accessible compared to Navi Mumbai, Thane, or Mumbai suburbs, allowing larger, lifestyle-driven developments at competitive price points.

• Lifestyle Appeal: Surrounded by the Sahyadri hills and located close to Lonavala and Khandala, Khopoli is attractive for weekend villas, retirement homes, and second-home buyers.

Competition in Khopoli

Several developers are active in the extended Panvel–Khalapur–Karjat–Khopoli belt, including Lodha, Hiranandani, Xrbia, Wadhwa, Arihant, Tata Housing, and Reliance Group. However, Khopoli remains less crowded than Panvel, giving NeoLiv an early mover advantage with a branded, institutionally backed project.

Leadership & Financial Strength

NeoLiv has been founded by Mohit Malhotra, former MD & CEO of Godrej Properties, along with seasoned industry professionals in partnership with wealth management firm 360 ONE. Malhotra’s leadership brings corporate governance, execution capability, and credibility, strengthening NeoLiv’s positioning in competitive markets.

All NeoLiv projects are backed by a SEBI-regulated Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) managed by 360 ONE. This ensures:

• Financial Security: Dedicated project funding reduces risks of delays.

• Timely Delivery: Regulated oversight creates accountability and transparency.

• Investor Confidence: Institutional fund management provides comfort to buyers and partners.

The Role of 360 ONE in NeoLiv’s Growth

360 ONE (formerly IIFL Wealth & Asset Management) is one of India’s largest wealth managers, with over Rs. 5.8 lakh crore in assets under management. By partnering with NeoLiv, it acts as the institutional capital provider through AIF structures.

This partnership gives NeoLiv:

• Access to long-term patient capital for land acquisition and development.

• The ability to scale quickly while maintaining financial discipline.

• An edge over smaller developers who rely on bank loans or retail funding.

For homebuyers and investors, the 360 ONE association means every NeoLiv project is financially secure, tightly monitored, and better positioned for timely completion and delivery.

Future Growth Drivers

• Navi Mumbai Airport: Expected to transform economic and housing demand in southern MMR.

• Industrial & Logistics Hub: Proximity to MIDC clusters and JNPT Port ensures steady end-user housing demand.

• Infrastructure Push: Expansion of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, upgraded rail corridors, and proposed industrial corridors like DMIC.

• South Mumbai Connectivity: Improved links from Panvel and Khopoli to South Mumbai will boost housing demand and capital appreciation.

• Long-Term Potential: With better connectivity across MMR’s three growth regions, new land acquisitions are poised for strong value growth over the next decade.

Expert Opinion – Sandeep Sadh, Mumbai Property Exchange

“Khopoli represents the next wave of housing expansion in MMR. Infrastructure projects like Navi Mumbai Airport and expressway upgrades will push demand further east and south. With better connectivity to South Mumbai from Panvel and across the three major MMR growth regions, new land acquisitions will gain in value over the next 10 years. Mumbai’s infrastructure story is giving developers immense opportunities, and this in turn benefits homebuyers, who can look forward to improved quality of life and world-class amenities in the future. NeoLiv’s partnership with 360 ONE further strengthens this confidence, as institutional capital and strong leadership ensure timely delivery and project credibility.”

Closing
NeoLiv’s Khopoli project could act as a catalyst for more branded developers to explore this fast-evolving micro-market. With infrastructure reshaping MMR, affordability attracting new buyers, and institutionally backed developers entering the space, Khopoli is set to become one of the most promising residential growth hubs in Mumbai’s extended suburbs.