Karnataka Advances Plans for Bengaluru’s Second International Airport

21 Jul 2025 CW Team

The Karnataka government is fast-tracking plans for a second international airport in Bengaluru. Intense discussions among state Congress leaders over the airport’s location continue. The government has finalised a proposal with three shortlisted sites and submitted it to the central airport authority. The new airport is expected to be situated in southern Bengaluru. The airport authority is anticipated to conclude its site selection within 15 days.

This decision comes amid significant competition among Congress leaders regarding the location. Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara has advocated for Tumakuru, while several legislators, including T B Jayachandra, have pressed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for Shiradi. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and other ministers have backed Bidadi or Harohalli as possible sites.

The state government has now forwarded a proposal containing these three finalised locations to the central government. Minister M B Patil noted that the airport authority is expected to make a swift decision on the Bengaluru site.

Minister Patil will meet Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu in Delhi on 21 and 22 July to further discuss the project. He stated that developments at Noida and Navi Mumbai airports would be considered before finalising the site. The decision on the location is eagerly awaited.

There is considerable interest in which site will ultimately be chosen for Bengaluru’s second international airport. Discussions with the Union Aviation Minister will play a crucial role in determining the outcome. Minister Patil emphasised that learning from the new airports at Noida and Navi Mumbai would guide their decision-making.

The state’s proposal aims to ensure an efficient and timely selection process for the new airport site. The anticipation around the final choice highlights the importance of this project to Bengaluru’s infrastructure and connectivity development.

Real Estate

07 Jul 2026

Pecan Realty Completes Rs 1.5 Billion Transactions

Pecan Realty has recently completed four institutional transactions worth over Rs 1.5 billion over the past two years, strengthening its position as an execution-led real estate platform. The deals include resolution-led acquisitions, structured finance transactions and capital partnerships across its development portfolio.The transactions covered acquisitions through the National Company Law Tribunal process and helped provide repayment or exits to both private and public sector lenders. The company said the deals demonstrate its ability to resolve complex project situations, work with instit..

SNN Estates Expands North Bengaluru Housing Project

SNN Estates has announced an expansion of its SNN Estates Felicity residential project in North Bengaluru following strong buyer demand, with 75 per cent of the first-phase inventory sold within three days of launch.The developer will add 76 apartments in the new phase, taking the project's estimated revenue potential to around Rs 1,000 crore upon completion of Phase 2.Spread across 6.5 acres in Rachenahalli, near Manyata Tech Park, the project comprises 604 apartments in 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 and 4 BHK configurations. The development includes a 50,000-sq-ft clubhouse with amenities such as sports co..

SCG Drives ASEAN Industrial Transformation Strategy

SCG is strengthening its focus on ASEAN as a key growth region by advancing industrial transformation, enhancing competitiveness and building resilient regional value chains. Thammasak Sethaudom, President and Chief Executive Officer, SCG, highlighted the need for industries to continuously develop capabilities, strengthen resilience and deepen regional cooperation to achieve sustainable long-term growth.SCG views ASEAN as an important growth engine alongside China, supported by favourable demographics, trade connectivity and investment flows. With ASEAN’s GDP projected to grow by around 4.7..