Rundh Magdalla, Surat

Surat MC's standing committee has approved the draft budget for 2026-27, adding projects worth Rs 703 crore, bringing the total to Rs 11,301 crore. Key decisions include free BRTS travel for senior citizens and a waiver of property tax for widows. New grant of Rs 25 crore is allocated for religious institutions.

Auro Hotels has announced plans for Gujarat's first JW Marriott hotel, a 9-hole golf course, and a large convention centre at the Earth Space Campus on Bhatpore-Hazira Road. The golf course and academy are expected to launch by December 2026, while the JW Marriott hotel and convention centre are slated for a 2031 opening.

The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has presented a draft budget of Rs 10,593 crore for 2026-27, with a significant focus on capital expenditure. The budget includes allocations for major projects such as riverfront development, the Rundh Bhatha barrage, and the Dumas seaface project. No increase in property taxes or user charges is proposed.