Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Welcomes Mike Bloomberg As Bloomberg Completes 30 Years In India, Says 'Partnership Will Boost State’s Development'

On October 12, 2026, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed enthusiasm for Mike Bloomberg’s long-standing association with India, noting that the businessman’s continued presence would contribute to the state’s development. Fadnavis shared photos and videos of his meeting with Bloomberg and an event commemorating the company’s 30-year presence in India, congratulating the entrepreneur and his team on their milestone via a post on social media platform X. Bloomberg’s Indian headquarters is based in Mumbai, with an additional office in Pune, which Fadnavis described as a particularly fitting location for Maharashtra.

The chief minister met with Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, investment advisor Kaustubh Dhavse, and several prominent industrialists during the welcome. Fadnavis highlighted the shared characteristics between Mumbai and New York, and acknowledged Bloomberg’s significant contributions to Maharashtra. He noted that the company had been operating in India for three decades, a period Fadnavis described as crucial to the firm’s growth.

Fadnavis also pointed to ongoing projects in the areas of road safety, health information systems, healthy cities, and innovation in governance, which are being implemented in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik. The Chief Minister also discussed the expansion of Mumbai’s Metro network, aiming to increase its length from 11 km to around 350 km, with approximately 100 km of lines operational and an additional 70 km set for commissioning by next year.

Fadnavis emphasized that the government aims to complete the entire network by 2029-30, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for urban transport infrastructure. He noted that several cities across the country are also expanding their public transport networks, with Pune also developing an extensive Metro system. Fadnavis expressed gratitude to Bloomberg and his team for their support, stating that the partnership would continue to bolster Maharashtra’s development efforts.