India approves Delhi Metro Phase V (A)
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Dec 24, 2025 · Last updated Dec 24, 2025
The approval of the India — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation expansion project is expected to positively impact the construction and urban development industries in India, with a sanctioned cost of Rs 12,015 crore. This infrastructure development will also improve urban mobility and reduce carbon emissions, contributing to long-term economic and environmental benefits.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, approved the India — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Rail Project Phase V (A), sanctioning Rs 12,015 crore for a significant expansion. This project will add 13 new stations (10 underground, 3 elevated) and 16 kilometres across three corridors: Ramakrishna Ashram Marg–Indraprastha, Aerocity–Airport Terminal 1, and Tughlakabad–Kalindi Kunj. The expansion, to be implemented by India — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation over three years, aims to improve connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and promote sustainable urban transport in Delhi. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision, highlighting the transformative impact of India — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on the capital. The project is expected to increase the total length of the India — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation network beyond 400 kilometres and contribute to a reduction of approximately 33,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. This approval coincides with India — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's 23 years of operation and follows India — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's selection for the ICI Awards 2025 by the Indian Concrete Institute for its Maujpur–Majlis Park corridor.
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