Pimpri Colony H Block, Pune

The Maharashtra government has approved Rs 1.8 billion in funding for three Pune Metro expansion corridors: Swargate-Katraj, Vanaz-Chandni Chowk, and Ramwadi-Wagholi. This funding aims to improve connectivity across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has identified 15 critical traffic bottlenecks across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and PMRDA jurisdictions. These locations, including Warje Bridge Chowk and stretches along NH-48, Ahmednagar Road, Pune-Satara Road, and Solapur Road, suffer from infrastructure deficiencies and local traffic congestion.

The Pune Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with the National Society for Clean Cities and the Centre for Development Studies and Activities, plans to develop 50 pocket parks across the city by August 2027. This initiative aims to increase green spaces by converting underutilised public areas into mini or nano parks.

MLA Mahesh Landge has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for the Pune-Nashik Highway widening and elevated corridor project. The ₹7,827 crore project includes a 30-km, eight-lane elevated corridor and widening of the existing highway. This initiative is expected to ease traffic congestion in Pimpri-Chinchwad region especially.

Pune's residential real estate market has experienced a 7% year-on-year increase in housing sales for the 12 months ending June 2026, marking the first clear rebound after three soft cycles. However, the value of unsold stock has reached an all-time high of ₹92,110 crore, with an inventory overhang of 11.3 months.

Pune's real estate market demonstrated strong momentum in the first half of 2026, with the office sector achieving its highest-ever leasing volume and residential sales showing a 2% year-on-year increase. New housing launches also rose by 17%, indicating developer confidence.

The Pune Municipal Corporation's general body has approved proposals for extending the Pune Metro to peripheral areas. New routes from Khadakwasla to Donaje, Katraj to Khed Shivapur, Katraj to Undri, and Wagholi to Lonikand have been sanctioned. These extensions are expected to improve connectivity to Sinhagad Fort, the proposed outer ring road, and newly developing areas.

PCMC (Pimpri Chinchwad) region of Pune has several promising RERA-approved residential projects set for completion in 2026, offering amenities like sports facilities and modern living spaces. Projects such as Vision Vanessa (Ravet) and Pharande Puneville (Punawale) are notable amongst others.

Pune is experiencing advancements in several infrastructure projects. The Pune-Lonavla rail corridor is being upgraded to facilitate speeds of up to 130 kmph by June 2026.The state government has sanctioned ₹350 crore to strengthen the electricity network in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Works are expedited for water supply infrastructure projects in the Aundh-Bopodi area.