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Indian State

Maharashtra

Maharashtra · Western region · IN-MH

All states and UTsStateWestern India
Population 2011
11,23,74,333
Area
3,07,713 km²
Primary capital
Mumbai
Budget 2026-27
₹8,33,993 Cr
Formed
1 May 1960
General Info
Capitals
MumbaiCapital
NagpurWinter
Largest city
Mumbai
Region
Western
Demonym
Maharashtrian
Type
State
ISO code
IN-MH
Vehicle code
MH
High court
Bombay High Court
Languages
Marathi
Representation
Lok Sabha seats
48
General 39SC 5ST 4
Rajya Sabha seats
19
Lower house
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
288 seats
Upper house
Maharashtra Legislative Council
78 seats
Legislature structure
Bicameral
Current Officeholders
Elections

Recent election results

All state elections
Latest Budget

Maharashtra Budget 2026-27

Presented by Devendra Fadnavis on 6 March 2026

Total budget
₹8,33,993 Cr
Net expenditure
₹7,69,467 Cr
Capital expenditure
₹97,498 Cr
11.7% of total
Fiscal deficit
₹1,50,491 Cr
2.8% of GSDP
Debt / GSDP
20.4%
₹11,03,353 Cr outstanding debt
Freebies
₹49,384 Cr
5.9% of total
Capex / freebies
1.97x

Maharashtra Budget 2026-27 of Rs 8,33,993 crore continues the Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladaki Bahin Yojana cash transfer for women and prioritises farm support, infrastructure, transport and police modernisation.

Top sector allocationsAmountShare of net expenditure
Education, Sports, Arts, and Culture₹1,08,467 Cr14.1%
Transport₹53,928 Cr7.0%
Social Welfare and Nutrition₹53,430 Cr6.9%
Rural Development₹39,294 Cr5.1%
Agriculture and Allied Activities₹39,160 Cr5.1%