Maharashtra Budget 2026-27 Presented with Farm Loan Waiver and Infrastructure Focus

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the 2026-27 state budget totaling around Rs 7.69 lakh crore, focusing on agriculture, infrastructure, and social welfare. Key announcements include a farm loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh for eligible farmers with arrears till September 2025, and incentives of Rs 50,000 for timely repayments. The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana for women will continue with allocated funds. The budget emphasizes urban development, digital farming, and fiscal discipline, aiming for a $5 trillion economy by 2047. Opposition leaders criticized the budget for heavy borrowing and prioritizing contractors over citizens.