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Domestic PE, PP, and PVC prices in India moved upward amid stronger crude oil, rupee weakness, tight import arbitrage, and delayed shipments. PVC-led price corrections supported overall polymer sentiment. While supply remains constrained and imports unattractive, demand continues to stay need-based with market participants cautious ahead of the monsoon season.

The base oil market faces a "divergent" trend this week. While Group I and Group II prices saw minor downward adjustments in Asia due to improved stock levels and buyer resistance, Group III prices in India and globally continue to climb. Supply remains the primary bottleneck as major refineries face force majeure following drone strikes.

Chennai's 15.46-km Airport-Kilambakkam metro, costing ₹9,335 crore with 13 stations, gains momentum. DPR cleared, it aims to ease congestion, boost multimodal integration, and shape sustainable growth in the southern belt.

Bengaluru's suburban rail project ordered 153 AC coaches worth over Rs 1,500 crore from Chennai's ICF. Expected in 18 months, this aims to ease traffic despite past delays, boosting regional mobility.

Chennai Metro faces critical delays in upgrading ticketing gates and fare collection systems at Phase I stations, nearly a year after procurement began. This bottleneck impacts commuter flow, efficiency, and risks discouraging public transport use.

Southern Railway launched summer special trains between Chennai and Kanyakumari, running weekly over four cycles. This aims to ease May-June travel demand, reduce overcrowding, and improve mobility across southern India's busiest corridors.

India's 900km Chennai-Nashik Expressway, a Rs 45,000 crore project, will boost regional connectivity and freight efficiency across four states by 2027-28. This six-lane corridor aims to reduce travel time and spur industrial growth.

Chennai's sewer services face a 12-hour disruption on May 13 due to metro-related pipeline work, affecting several areas. This highlights challenges in balancing urban expansion with ageing utilities and raises civic service concerns.

Exposed power cables in Chennai's Vyasarpadi for nearly two weeks spark major safety concerns, highlighting fragile urban infrastructure management. Residents fear electrocution and mobility risks, urging urgent modernization and better emergency responses.

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport introduces an AI-based monitoring system to enhance safety, efficiency, and risk detection in airside operations, reflecting India's expanding aviation sector's push for smart infrastructure and digital modernization.