Powai

About This Location

Powai, a residential suburb situated in central Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, is renowned for its picturesque location on the banks of Powai Lake. Bounded by the hills of Vikhroli Parksite to the south-east, Chandivali to the south-west, and the Sanjay Gandhi National Park to the north, Powai offers a serene and scenic environment. The suburb is home to prestigious educational institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai, along with Bombay Scottish School. Additionally, Powai hosts residential complexes of various organizations including the Income Tax department, Customs, and NTPC. The area boasts schools and colleges like S M Shetty school and college, Gopal Sharma school, and Chandrabhan Sharma College, as well as Sinhgad college of management in Chandivali. Powai has emerged as Mumbai's start-up hub, earning the moniker "India's Powai Valley," with young entrepreneurs establishing ventures in various sectors. The suburb's cosmopolitan culture, modern amenities, and neoclassical architectural marvels like Hiranandani Gardens make it a preferred residential area, especially among expatriates.