Delhi Air Quality Improves, GRAP Stage-III Revoked
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Jan 03, 2026 · Last updated Jan 04, 2026
The improvement in India — Delhi's air quality and the revocation of Stage-III GRAP restrictions could positively impact the construction industry, as previously closed sites may resume operations. This event also generally improves the perception of India — Delhi as a place for tourism and business, although the direct financial market impact is limited.
India — Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) improved from 'very poor' to 'poor' over the weekend, with an overall AQI of 222 on Saturday and 248 on Sunday. This improvement, attributed to favorable meteorological conditions, led the India — Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas to revoke Stage-III restrictions of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Key monitoring stations like Anand Vihar, R.K. Puram, Rohini, Mundka, Chandni Chowk, and ITO showed AQI levels in the 'poor' to 'very poor' range, while Bawana and Indira Gandhi International Airport recorded 'moderate' levels. Despite the smog, Republic Day rehearsals continued at India Gate. The Malaysia — Malaysian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported chilly and windy conditions with fog in the early hours, but forecast improving weather. Authorities urged citizens to adhere to Stages I and II of GRAP and clarified that construction and demolition sites previously closed for violations require explicit approval to resume operations. The Sub-Committee will continue to monitor air quality with data from the IMD and India — Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology.
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