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India’s prime minister opens a new Mumbai airport built by Adani Group for $2.2 billion

The airport, developed under a Public-Private Partnership, will initially handle 20 million passengers annually and aims to reduce congestion at Mumbai's main airport, officials said.

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Navi Mumbai International Airport today, which is expected to transform air travel and boost trade and tourism in the region.
  • The airport, built at a cost of Rs 19,650 crore, will eventually handle up to 90 million passengers annually.
  • Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the airport will be named after Dinkar Balu Patil, who ensured fair compensation for project-affected persons.
  • Commercial operations are set to begin in December, with plans for significant international traffic and a water taxi service.
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The new lotus-shaped airport in Mumbai is expected to handle 20 million passengers.

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After nearly two decades of planning, construction and delays, India inaugurated Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) on Wednesday, considered the largest greenfield airport project in the country and a milestone in the expansion of its air industry.

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Flattened hills and diverted rivers: India’s new mega-airport opens after decades of delays

Mumbai’s long-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport has finally opened, promising faster check-ins, expanded flights, and a world-class terminal designed to ease the city’s air travel crunch.

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India's prime minister opens a new Mumbai airport built by Adani Group for $2.2 billion

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a new international airport in Mumbai. Built by the Adani Group at a cost of $2.2 billion, Navi Mumbai International Airport is expected to start operations in December.

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Viksit Bharat envisages ‘gati aur pragati’ (speed and progress), says PM Modi after inaugurating Navi Mumbai International Airport. Viksit Bharat envisages ‘gati aur pragati’ (speed and progress), says PM Modi after inaugurating Navi Mumbai International Airport.

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The Economic Times broke the news in Mumbai, India on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
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