The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) recently demolished seven ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants in the Kharadi-Lohegaon area due to alleged encroachment, prompting political backlash and concerns within the construction industry. At a standing committee meeting following the demolitions on April 15, local corporators expressed frustration over the procedures used, with chairman Shrinath Bhimale demanding a comprehensive report on RMC plant compliance with permissions and environmental standards. Municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram defended the actions, stating that the PMC would continue enforcing regulations against illegal operations. Meanwhile, the Pune RMC Association announced a temporary suspension of production as part of a self-assessment process, which could last three to four days. Industry leaders, including Manish Jain, president of CREDAI Pune, warned that prolonged disruptions could adversely affect construction timelines, pushing developers back to less efficient on-site mixing methods that raise pollution levels.