Maharashtra Budget 2025-26

Total Budget Size:
Maharashtra Finance Minister presented a Rs 7 lakh crore budget in the Assembly, with focus on industrial growth, infrastructure development, and job creation. (Drishti IAS)
Women Welfare:
Rs 36,000 crore has been allocated for the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, benefiting around 2.53 crore women who will receive Rs 1,500 per month. (News on Air)
Industry & Employment:
Through a new Industrial Policy, the government aims to attract Rs 40 lakh crore in investment and create 50 lakh jobs over the next 5 years. (Prop News Time)
Agriculture:
Rs 500 crore fund has been proposed for using AI in the agriculture sector, along with Rs 5,036 crore allocated for canal distribution systems. (News on Air)
Roads & Infrastructure:
1,500 km of roads will be constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in 2025-26, and over 3,500 villages will be connected via 14,000 km of cement-concrete roads. (News on Air)
Debt & Deficit:
Maharashtra’s debt has reached Rs 9.3 lakh crore with a revenue deficit of Rs 45,891 crore. The fiscal deficit is maintained at 2.7% of GSDP. (Prop News Time)
New Taxes:
Motor vehicle tax has been increased by 1% to boost revenue, expected to generate an additional Rs 150 crore. Stamp duty on supplementary documents has been raised