# 20 firms threaten Chakan exit over infrastructure crisis 2026-08-12T21:50:34+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The Pune district administration has set an August 31 deadline for road repairs, encroachment removal and parking improvements in Chakan, after 20 companies threatened to shift out due to worsening traffic and infrastructure. The companies, with a combined annual turnover of roughly ₹1,000 crore, are considering relocation to the Khandala industrial area. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has acknowledged the concerns as genuine. However, businesstoday.in reports the state government has rejected claims of a mass exodus. Industry representatives say over 50 firms have already moved to other states, and 750 small units are facing losses. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - businesstoday.in Tags: Chakan industries, Devendra Fadnavis, infrastructure, MIDC, Pune, traffic congestion Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/20-companies-threaten-to-leave-chakan-over-traffic-and-infrastructure-woes/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/20-companies-threaten-to-leave-chakan-over-traffic-and-infrastructure-woes/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.