Explore Powai

Places to See

Places to See in Powai

Landmarks, leisure spots and local gems worth exploring in Powai.

Food to Explore

Food to Explore in Powai

Powai has a diverse food scene with local specialities and popular eateries.

Nightlife

Evenings in Powai

Powai is a family-first suburb - evenings revolve around cinemas, late-night street food, garden walks and the buzz of the Navghar Road market rather than clubs.

Micro-Localities

Areas Within Powai

powai is a collection of distinct micro-areas, each with its own character, community and livability quotient.

Premium Township

Hiranandani Gardens, Powai

Powai's landmark neo-classical township - grand towers, the Galleria, gardens and premium living.

Lakeside

Powai Lake Belt

The scenic lakeside - promenades, lake-view towers and Powai's most coveted addresses.

Campus

IIT Bombay Campus

The vast, green IIT Bombay campus by the lake - a defining institution of Powai.

Residential

Chandivali, Powai

A dense residential-commercial pocket on the Powai fringe - value housing, studios and connectivity.

IT & Industrial

Saki Vihar Road, Powai

The IT-and-industrial belt - corporate parks, studios and offices that power Powai's economy.

Character & Vibe

What Makes Powai Tick

An honest snapshot — the energy, the people, the pace. The kind of thing no other directory tells you.

Character & Vibe An honest snapshot - the energy, the people, the pace. The kind of thing no other directory tells you. Powai has a polished, almost self-contained rhythm. Mornings bring lakeside joggers and IIT cyclists; days hum with the IT parks and the buzz of the Galleria; and evenings glow as Hiranandani Gardens' bars and cafes fill with a young, well-travelled crowd. Few Mumbai neighbourhoods feel this planned, green and globally connected. The community is highly cosmopolitan - IT and corporate professionals, IIT academics and students, entrepreneurs, expats and affluent families. It's aspirational, fast-paced and modern, with a lifestyle that often feels a world apart from the rest of the city.

Lakeside LivingIT & CorporateCosmopolitanPremium TownshipCafe CultureExpat FriendlyGreen & Planned

Real Estate

Property Prices in Powai

An area-by-area breakdown of current property rates in Powai Based on local listings data - updated May 2026.

Lake-Facing / Hiranandani - 2BHK -

₹3.5 – 6 Cr+

Rent: ₹70,000 – ₹1,20,000/mo

Hiranandani Gardens - 2BHK -

₹2.5 – 4.5 Cr

Rent: ₹55,000 – ₹90,000/mo

Chandivali / Powai Fringe - 1BHK -

₹1.3 – 1.9 Cr

Rent: ₹35,000 – ₹50,000/mo

Saki Vihar - Commercial Office (per sqft) -

₹120 – ₹250/sqft

Rent: Lease: IT-park grade, negotiable terms

* Prices are indicative based on local property listings data, May 2026. Actual rates vary by floor, building age and specific sub-area. Always verify with a registered real estate agent.

Education

Schools & Colleges in Powai

From reputed SSC and CBSE schools to a well-known degree college - Powai has solid educational options for every stage.

Hiranandani Foundation School, Powai

Hiranandani Gardens, Powai

ICSE / IB

Bombay Scottish School, Powai

Powai

ICSE

Gopal Sharma International School, Powai

Powai

ICSE / IGCSE

S.M. Shetty High School, Powai

Powai

ICSE / SSC

IIT Bombay

Powai - premier engineering institute

University

Premium Playschools, Powai

Healthcare

Hospitals & Healthcare in Powai

From multi-speciality hospitals to 24-hour clinics - here's where Powai residents go for medical care.

Super-speciality

Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital, Powai

Powai's leading super-speciality hospital - cardiology, oncology, transplants and 24-hour emergency care.

Multi-speciality

Powai Multispeciality Hospital

A trusted hospital serving Powai with 24-hour emergency, ICU and a strong specialist network.

Premium Clinic

Hiranandani Gardens Polyclinic

A premium polyclinic in the township with general physicians, specialists and aesthetic care.

General Hospital

Chandivali Nursing Home, Powai

Accessible nursing home serving the Powai fringe with OPD, maternity and minor surgery.

24-Hour Clinic

Central Avenue Medical Centre, Powai

Local 24-hour clinic serving Powai - general physician, minor surgery, diagnostics.

Banking & Finance

Banks & ATMs in Powai

All major Indian banks are well-represented across Powai - branches along Navghar Road, Indralok, Golden Nest and the station belt.

State Bank of India

HDFC Bank

ICICI Bank

Axis Bank

Citibank

Kotak Mahindra Bank

HSBC Bank

Standard Chartered

Markets & Shopping

Markets & Shopping in Powai

Beyond the showrooms - the sabzi mandis, township markets and local street bazaars that keep Powai running every day.

Galleria, Hiranandani Gardens

Powai's landmark retail and dining destination - boutiques, brands, cafes and restaurants.

Haiko Mall & Supermarket

A popular Powai mall and supermarket for groceries, gourmet products and everyday shopping.

Chandivali Market, Powai

The local daily market on the Powai fringe - vegetables, provisions, eateries and small retail.

Central Avenue Shopping Strip

The high street of Hiranandani Gardens - showrooms, boutiques, cafes and lifestyle stores.

Gourmet & Specialty Stores, Powai

Premium delis and gourmet grocers stocking imported and artisanal produce.

Tunga Village Market

A grounded local market near the IT belt - daily provisions and street food.

Business & Employment

Work & Business in Powai

Powai is largely residential, with local trade, retail and small industry driving employment, plus easy commutes to nearby job hubs.

IT & Technology

Powai IT & Tech Parks

Global tech firms, GCCs and software companies fill Powai's IT parks - its single biggest employer base.

Education & Research

IIT Bombay

India's premier engineering institute employs faculty, researchers and staff, and anchors a startup ecosystem.

Startups

Powai Startup Ecosystem

Powai is a celebrated startup hub - home to many of India's well-known tech ventures and incubators.

Corporate

Saki Vihar Corporate Parks

Corporate offices and business parks along Saki Vihar Road employ thousands of professionals.

Healthcare

Hiranandani Hospital & Clinics

Powai's leading hospital and premium clinics employ doctors, nurses and support staff.

Area at a Glance

Civic Data - Powai

The essential administrative and civic facts every resident and visitor should know about powai.

Pin Code

400076

Municipal Body

MCGM (BMC) - S Ward

Assembly Constituency

Vikhroli (incl. Powai)

Police Station

Powai, Saki Naka

Post Office

Powai (IIT) P.O. (400076)

Fire Station

Powai Fire Station

Est. Popul.

2 Lakh+ (2026 est.)

BMC Ward Office

S Ward - Powai/Bhandup

Local Life

Living in Powai

Everything you need to know about daily life, housing and community in Powai.

Housing & Property in Powai

₹1.3Cr-₹6Cr+ depending on sub-area - Chandivali accessible, lake-facing Hiranandani homes ultra-premium. Strong rental market.

Schools & Education in Powai

Hiranandani Foundation, Bombay Scottish, Gopal Sharma International and IIT Bombay - top-tier options.

Healthcare in Powai

Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital and premium clinics - plus diagnostic centres and 24-hour pharmacies throughout.

Community Character of Powai

IT professionals, IIT academics, entrepreneurs and expats - modern, cosmopolitan and aspirational.