Pune RMC Restrictions Expected to Boost Property Prices by Rs 800 Per Sq Ft

Pune, 12th May 2026: New restrictions on Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) plants by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the civic administration are expected to increase housing costs in Pune, according to industry representatives.

The action against RMC plants began after residents living near these facilities complained about pollution and demanded that the plants be shifted outside city limits. Following the complaints, the MPCB directed the civic body to initiate action against the units.

In protest, RMC plant operators observed an unofficial shutdown from April 15, affecting several construction projects across the city. Following discussions involving the civic administration, MPCB, Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), and members of the RMC Association, new operational guidelines were finalised.

As per the new rules, RMC plants will be allowed to operate fully only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 6 am and 5 pm. On the remaining four days, they can function for only six hours. Restrictions have also been imposed on the movement timings of transit mixers on no-entry routes.

Members of the RMC Association said the reduced working hours and transport restrictions would increase production and labour costs. Consequently, RMC prices were revised upwards from May 9. Industry representatives estimate that the restrictions could raise housing prices by Rs 500 to Rs 800 per square foot, adding to the financial burden on homebuyers.

Pradeep Walhekar, president of the RMC Association, said additional pumping and delay charges have also been introduced. If concrete is not unloaded within one hour of reaching a construction site, a penalty of Rs 2,000 per hour will be imposed.

The association warned that any further increase in raw material prices could lead to another hike in RMC rates.