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MMRDA Secures ₹4.07 Lakh Crore in Domestic Credit for Mumbai Infrastructure Overhaul

The agreements with five Indian financial institutions mark a major step towards funding transformative urban projects and achieving Maharashtra’s $1 trillion economy vision.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at the India Global Forum's 'IGF Mumbai NXT 25: Leading the Leap' event, in Mumbai, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI04_08_2025_000146B) (PTI)
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Overview

  • MMRDA has secured non-binding Lines of Credit worth ₹4.07 lakh crore ($48 billion) from REC, PFC, HUDCO, IRFC, and NaBFID to fund infrastructure development in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
  • The agreements were formalized on April 8, 2025, at the India Global Forum 2025 event held in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex.
  • The funding will support diverse projects, including metro lines, suburban rail, affordable housing, energy-efficient systems, and smart city initiatives.
  • This financing is part of MMRDA's broader $100 billion target, with $48 billion secured domestically and plans to raise the remaining $52 billion from global institutions.
  • The initiative aligns with Maharashtra's ambition to become a $1 trillion economy and India's $5 trillion economic vision, emphasizing self-reliance through domestic partnerships.