BMC Tables ₹80,952 Crore Budget for 2026-27
Capital Outlay Up 14%; Education Boosted, Health and Environment Allocations Trimmed
- ₹80,952.56 crore budget marks 8.77% rise over last year
- Capital expenditure jumps to ₹30,069 crore
- ₹4,248 crore for education; ₹5,237 crore for health
- Maharashtra govt owes ₹7,241 crore in pending grants
GG News Bureau
Mumbai, 26th Feb: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has presented a ₹80,952.56 crore budget for the 2026-27 financial year, registering an 8.77 per cent increase over last year’s ₹74,427.41 crore outlay.
Revenue income for 2025-26 is projected at ₹51,510 crore, up from ₹43,159 crore in the previous year. Revenue expenditure has seen a moderate rise to ₹32,698.44 crore from ₹31,204.53 crore, indicating efforts to rationalise spending amid rising income projections.
Capital Push for Infrastructure
Capital expenditure has increased by over 14 per cent, from ₹26,355 crore to ₹30,069 crore. Allocations for major infrastructure projects — including the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road, sewage treatment plant upgrades and the Coastal Road extension — have risen to ₹13,990 crore from ₹13,310.97 crore last year.
Education Up, Health Slightly Down
The education sector has received ₹4,248.08 crore, reflecting a 7 per cent increase from ₹3,955.64 crore. However, the civic body highlighted that the Maharashtra government owes ₹7,241.38 crore in pending grants as of March 2025, covering primary and secondary school dues.
Health allocation stands at ₹5,237 crore, slightly lower than last year’s ₹5,447 crore. After post-pandemic expansion, the focus is shifting towards technology integration and hospital redevelopment. The popular ‘Aapla Dawakhana’ network, which has served over 1.35 crore citizens, will introduce AI-based screenings for diabetes and eye diseases.
Environment Allocation Cut
Despite concerns over rising pollution levels, ₹159.82 crore has been earmarked for environment and sanitation — lower than last year’s ₹182 crore allocation.
Revenue Drivers Strengthened
Property tax revenue is projected to rise sharply from ₹5,200 crore to ₹7,000 crore. Development Plan fees and premiums are estimated at ₹12,050 crore, up from ₹9,700 crore. Octroi compensation is expected to increase to ₹15,550 crore.
