Chennai Metro Rail Phase II Inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, Illuminated by Surya Roshni

Chennai: Surya Roshni Limited, one of India’s most trusted names in lighting (consumer & professional) & wires, fans, home appliances, PVC pipes, water pumps, water tanks & steel pipes, is glad to be a part of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II, with its lighting solutions being deployed across elevated stations under Corridors 4 and 5. The development comes in the wake of the inauguration of the Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro RailPhase II by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in the presence of Hon’ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Shri C. Joseph Vijay, on October 11, 2026.

The 118.9-km Chennai Metro Rail Phase II project is a significant addition to the city’s urban transport infrastructure, aimed at improving connectivity across residential, commercial and industrial hubs. Surya Roshni’s involvement in the project reflects its continued focus on delivering lighting solutions for large-scale infrastructure developments.

Under Corridor 4, covering the Power House–Poonamallee Bypass section, Surya Roshni is executing lighting works across 18 elevated stations and a depot. The company has also secured a lighting supply order for 22 elevated stations under Corridor 5, covering the Koyambedu Market–Elcot Park section.

Together, these packages span 40 elevated stations across two important corridors of Chennai Metro RailPhase II. The lighting installations are intended to support the illumination requirements of these transit facilities as the wider metro network progresses towards completion.

Commenting on the development, Vasumitra Pandey, CEO – Lighting & Consumer Durables , Surya Roshni Limited, said, “Large-scale public infrastructure projects play an important role in shaping the future of urban mobility. Our association with Chennai MetroRail Phase II reflects Surya Roshni’s capabilities in delivering lighting solutions for critical infrastructure. We are pleased to contribute to a project that will strengthen connectivity across Chennai and support the city’s evolving urban infrastructure needs.”

Surya Roshni continues to strengthen its presence in the professional lighting segment through projects across transportation, commercial and public infrastructure. Its participation in Chennai Metro Rail Phase II further underscores the company’s commitment to supporting India’s infrastructure development with reliable and efficient lighting solutions.