After months of shutdowns and breakdowns, MMRDA Mumbai Monorail ready for reset. But with 3 abrupt halts in 2025 still fresh in commuter memory—and no restart date—it now faces a credibility test.
Mumbai’s Sewri–Worli connector, now 62 per cent complete, promises to cut commute times from an hour to under 20 minutes, reshaping the city’s east–west commute when it opens in 2026.
Near-vision loss quietly erodes productivity and income for millions of working adults at the last mile, yet fixing it is among the cheapest, fastest and most scalable ways for public and philanthropic capital to unlock human productivity.
The pace of development is very fast so perhaps the quality and quantity of the material, our expertise, our capacity, is not matching what is required, says Manoranjan Parida, President of Indian Road Congress.
MMMOCL said a technical slag caused train to halt mid-track. The 17 passengers onboard were transferred to another train and taken to the next station.
The Bengaluru vs Hyderabad rivalry was once about attracting the biggest MNCs. Now it’s also about infrastructure, governance, and quality of life—and Bengaluru is losing its lead.
MMRDA’s decision comes 4 days after SC asked it if it was willing to retender the projects, failing which the apex court might have to freeze the whole tender process.
As demand for construction, engineering, and real estate projects increases, companies with large government contracts and efficient execution capabilities are expected to see an upward trend in their stock prices.
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
The author should write an article on Mumbai’s infrastructure every week. Obviously this is a request because It’s important to call out these things.
It would be great to keep this government liable for the next 5 years since it has no excuse. I don’t expect things from Congress or UBT so the only hope I see is in BJP and its important for media to give regular updates on infrastructure projects.
Thanks to the author for covering it in the past as well.
The author should write an article on Mumbai’s infrastructure every week. Obviously this is a request because It’s important to call out these things.
It would be great to keep this government liable for the next 5 years since it has no excuse. I don’t expect things from Congress or UBT so the only hope I see is in BJP and its important for media to give regular updates on infrastructure projects.
Thanks to the author for covering it in the past as well.