The Hindu Maharashtra Infrastructure Conclave will be held in Mumbai on 22

As Maharashtra enters a defining phase of infrastructure redevelopment and transformation, discussions on urban expansion, regional connectivity, maritime growth and investment-led development are gaining importance.

From the emergence of the expanded Mumbai metropolitan region and new growth corridors to large-scale redevelopment projects that are reshaping the urban landscape, the state is undergoing a structural change that is redefining its economic future.

In this context, The Hindu Group is organizing Maharashtra Infrastructure Conclave 2026, a high-impact platform that brings together policymakers, industry leaders, urban planners, infrastructure experts, investors and developers to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping Maharashtra’s next growth story.

The event will be held on May 22 from 10 am at the Taj President in Mumbai.

Presented by the Adani Group, the conclave will focus on key themes such as redevelopment, regional expansion, maritime growth, integrated infrastructure, investment opportunities and the evolving role of cities in driving the economy. The event aims to foster dialogue on how infrastructure can support sustainable growth, improve urban life and position Maharashtra as a global investment destination.

CM representative for special address delivery

Key dignitaries include Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, MP Shrikant Shinde, Cabinet Minister Girish Mahajan, Cabinet Minister Ashish Shelar, Minister Nitesh Rane and BMC Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide. Mr. Eknath Shinde will deliver a special speech on the vision of ‘Mumbai to Surajgaad’.

In the section on navigating financial capital, Ms. Bhide will be in conversation with Vinaya Deshpande, Chief of Maharashtra State Bureau, The Hind. A panel discussion titled ‘Mumbai and Beyond’ will discuss plans for the expanding metropolis. It will see IAS officers Sanjay Mukherjee and Mahendra Kalyankar, Mr. Shrikant Shinde and Mr. Ashish Shelar in conversation with Pankaj Joshi, Chief Director, Urban Center Mumbai.

In another discussion on ‘Kumbh: Spiritual Support for the Regional Economy’, Mr. Mahajan, Manisha Khatri (Commissioner, Nashik Municipal Corporation), Shekhar Singh (Commissioner, Nashik Kumbh Mela) and Lubaina Rangwala (Programme Manager, Urban Development, WRI India) will be moderated by The Lalatendu, The Hindu Deputy Editor Mishra Mr. Rane will talk to Ms. Deshpande about opportunities in the maritime sector. Australian Consul General Paul Murphy and Finnish Consul General Erik Hallstrom will also join her to discuss Mumbai’s global perspectives.

The conclave will also have four special addresses. Kaustubh Dhavse, Senior Advisor to the Chief Minister, will speak on Maharashtra’s investment outlook, while Captain Jagmohan (Rev.), CMD of Mazgaon Dock, will address industry expectations for maritime development, and M. Jamshed, Distinguished Fellow at CRF, will speak on the last decade of growth in the rail, road and shipping sectors.

Associate sponsors of the event include World Trade Center, Mumbai, Bank of Maharashtra, NBCC and Bank of India, with Times Now as the telecast partner.

Published – 20 May 2026 21:58 IST