Overview
- The five-day event runs January 19–23 with an 8 km prologue and four stages totaling 437 km across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and nine rural tehsils.
- A field of 171 cyclists from 29 teams representing 35 countries is confirmed, with India entering national and development squads totaling 12 riders.
- Authorities report resurfacing the entire route to international standards, removing over 200 speed breakers and leveling around 400 drainage lids for rider safety.
- Rolling green corridors and short road closures of two to three hours are planned during race hours, with final safety and emergency mock drills set for January 18.
- Organisers say the race will air on JioCinema and Star Sports in multiple countries, offers UCI ranking points, and is framed as a boost to local tourism and rural economies.