Pune | November 3, 2026
Pune marked an important milestone in its urban infrastructure development on November 3, 2026, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the much-awaited Pune Metro Line 3, popularly known as the Pink Line, connecting Maan in Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar’s District Court Metro Station. The inauguration marks a significant development for Pune’s public transportation network, particularly for thousands of IT professionals and daily commuters travelling to and from the city’s major employment hubs.
The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol, and senior state government representatives and public officials. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal also participated virtually in the programme. Maharashtra Minister Chandrakant Patil and Minister of State Madhuri Misal were among the other dignitaries present.
Built at an investment of over ₹8,300 crore, the 23-kilometre elevated corridor comprises 23 stations and establishes Metro connectivity between the Hinjewadi IT Park and central Pune. The project has been developed by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), with Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited implementing the corridor under a public-private partnership model.
A distinctive feature of the Pink Line is its all-women train operations team, highlighting the growing participation of women in the public transportation sector. The project also incorporates sustainability measures, with approximately 30% of its electricity requirements envisaged to be met through solar power.
The new Metro corridor is expected to provide considerable convenience to employees working in Hinjewadi’s IT and business districts, while improving connectivity with important commercial and administrative areas of Pune. Passenger services on the route are scheduled to commence on November 4, 2026.
A Significant Development for Pune’s GCC Ecosystem
For Pune’s rapidly expanding Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem, improved urban connectivity is an important part of the city’s business and infrastructure development. With Hinjewadi serving as one of Pune’s prominent IT destinations and several global companies operating across the city, better public transportation can help improve employee accessibility, ease daily commuting and strengthen connections between business districts.
As Pune continues to attract global businesses across technology, engineering, financial services, research and innovation, developments such as the Pink Line contribute to creating a more accessible and connected business environment.
The inauguration represents another important step in Pune’s journey towards strengthening its position as a leading destination for Global Capability Centres and global businesses.
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