Overview
- Scheduled for January 19–23, 2026, the four-day race will span about 437 km through Pune district, including Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
- The event is organised by the Pune District Administration with Maharashtra’s sports ministry and the Cycling Federation of India, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar unveiling its identity.
- Bajaj Group is the title sponsor and Serum Institute the co-sponsor, with organisers citing about Rs 35 crore in sponsor commitments and Rs 422 crore in planned road upgrades.
- Organisers report confirmations from 25 countries and a route designed to showcase the Sahyadri terrain, forts, grasslands, and cultural sites.
- A national race is planned for December 2025 as a lead-up, and the official mascot is Indu, an Indian giant squirrel.