Mumbai, Maharashtra emerging as key hubs for global investment and clean energy partnerships, say diplomats

Key points

• Mumbai and Maharashtra are increasingly emerging as major destinations for global investment across infrastructure, clean energy, education and technology sectors, Consul Generals from Australia and Finland said during a panel discussion on the State’s growth opportunities.
• Speaking at a panel discussion during The Hindu’s Maharashtra Infrastructure Conclave 2026, which was held in Mumbai on Friday (May 22, 2026), Australian Consul General Paul Murphy said that the pace of infrastructure development in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra had been ‘astounding’, citing metro rail expansion, highway connectivity, and urban transport projects as major drivers of investor confidence.
• Public infrastructure investments “As a foreigner coming to Mumbai and Maharashtra, it truly is astounding to witness the pace of transformation,” Mr. Murphy said, highlighting projects such as the Coastal Road, metro rail systems, and emerging transport corridors.
• Calling Mumbai the Indian city most visited by Australian business delegations, Mr. Murphy said Australian companies...