Adani Group to Inaugurate Navi Mumbai International Airport on October 8

06 Oct 2025 CW Team

The much-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set to be inaugurated on October 8, announced Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group. The airport, which recently secured its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), marks a major milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure.

Being developed in multiple phases, the project is implemented by Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL), a joint venture between Adani Group, holding a 74 per cent stake, and the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO), which holds the remaining 26 per cent.

Ahead of the inauguration, Gautam Adani shared a post on X, expressing gratitude to those who contributed to the project’s realisation. “Ahead of the inauguration of Navi Mumbai International Airport on 8 Oct, I met with our differently-abled colleagues, construction workers, women staff, engineers, artisans, firefighters, and guards who helped bring this vision to life,” he said.

“I felt the pulse of a living wonder — a monument shaped by thousands of hands and hearts. When millions of flights take to the skies and billions walk through these halls, the spirit of these people will echo through every takeoff and every step — and to them, I offer my deepest gratitude,” he added.

Once fully operational, NMIA — designated with the airport code ‘NMI’ — will be the second airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Developed in five phases, the airport is designed to handle up to 90 million passengers and 3.2 million metric tonnes of cargo annually, positioning it among Asia’s largest aviation hubs.

According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, India currently has 162 operational airports across the country.

News source: Money Control

Infrastructure Transport

27 Oct 2025

MMRC Plans CityFL Feeder Network for Mumbai Metro Line-3

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) is planning to introduce a dedicated feeder network, called CityFL (City First and Last), for the upcoming Metro Line-3. The initiative aims to provide seamless last-mile connectivity from Metro stations to surrounding neighbourhoods and commercial hubs.The feeder system will include electric buses, e-autos, and shared mobility options integrated with Metro schedules to ensure smoother passenger transfers. MMRC officials stated that the plan is part of a broader strategy to enhance ridership and reduce reliance on private vehicles.Metro Line-3, the city..

Adani Group Wins Rs 16.44 Bn Pune Metro Contract

The Adani Group has secured Rs 16.44 billion contract for constructing the 5.4 km underground section of Pune Metro’s Swargate–Katraj line. The project, awarded by MahaMetro, involves twin tunnels and three underground stations to improve urban connectivity and ease traffic congestion in southern Pune.Officials stated that the Adani Group will undertake design, civil works, and allied infrastructure development for the stretch, which forms part of Pune Metro’s Phase II expansion.Once completed, the corridor will significantly enhance mobility between central and southern parts of the cit..

Gurgaon Metro Phase-2 May Go Underground, Raising Costs

The proposed Phase-2 of the Gurgaon Metro project may shift from an elevated to an underground alignment, a move that could nearly double its overall cost and delay completion. Officials are considering the redesign to reduce land acquisition challenges and minimise disruption to densely populated areas.Sources indicate that the project’s cost could rise significantly due to tunnelling, safety systems, and advanced construction requirements associated with underground corridors.The Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation is currently assessing revised design proposals and financial implicat..