The Pune Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) Association announced a temporary suspension of operations across all RMC plants in Pune district, effective from midnight on April 15. This decision stems from increasing regulatory challenges, particularly conflicting directives from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). Association president Pradeep Walhekar highlighted the difficulties in complying with inconsistent regulations, noting that the industry has become a target for authorities. The RMC sector, comprising around 300 plants that produce an average of 3,000 cubic metres of concrete monthly, supplies nearly 9 lakh cubic metres of concrete and generates an estimated monthly turnover of ₹450 crore (roughly $54 million USD). The suspension is expected to impact ongoing construction projects, leading to potential delays and cost escalations. The association is calling for a clear and uniform policy framework to address these operational challenges. The duration of the suspension will depend on further discussions with relevant authorities.