K Raheja Group holds pre-opening ceremony for Powai hotel attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

K Raheja Group held a pre-opening ceremony for its upcoming hotel in Powai, Mumbai, in 2026, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attending the event, marking a key milestone ahead of the property’s official launch, the company said.

The ceremony took place at the hotel site in Powai and included a traditional puja attended by senior executives of the group along with government representatives. The company said the event signifies the completion of a major phase in the development of the hotel project.

Pre-opening ceremony conducted in Mumbai

K Raheja Group confirmed that the pre-opening event was organised as part of customary practices prior to commencing operations. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was present at the ceremony, according to the company.

Officials stated that the event was attended by company leadership, project stakeholders and invited guests. The puja was conducted to mark readiness for operational commencement.

The company did not disclose the exact opening date of the hotel but indicated that the project is nearing completion.

Project details and location

The hotel is located in Powai, a key commercial and residential hub in Mumbai known for its proximity to business districts, educational institutions and transport infrastructure. The company said the location was selected to cater to both business and transit travellers.

According to officials, the property will include guest rooms, dining facilities and meeting spaces designed to accommodate corporate and social events. Additional operational details, including room inventory and brand positioning, were not disclosed.

The project forms part of the group’s broader real estate and hospitality portfolio in Mumbai.

Company statement and development progress

K Raheja Group said the project has progressed in line with its development timeline, with construction and interior work reaching advanced stages. The pre-opening ceremony marks the transition from development to operational readiness.

Executives stated that the hotel is expected to contribute to the group’s hospitality presence in Mumbai once fully operational. The company has been expanding its footprint across commercial and mixed-use developments in urban markets.

No investment figures related to the project were disclosed.

Role of state leadership

The presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the ceremony reflects government engagement with infrastructure and hospitality projects in the state. Officials said such developments contribute to local economic activity and employment generation.

The event highlighted coordination between private developers and state authorities in facilitating large-scale projects. No official statement from the government was issued at the time of the event.

Industry participants noted that Mumbai continues to see new hotel developments in response to sustained demand.

Current status

The Powai hotel project by K Raheja Group remains in the pre-opening stage as of 2026, with final preparations underway ahead of its official launch, according to the company.