Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Wednesday presented the Budget 2026-27 of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to Standing Committee Chairman Prabhakar Shinde at 2 pm. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)
Updated On: 2026-02-25 04:33 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
The presentation formally outlined the civic body’s financial roadmap and key priorities for the upcoming fiscal year
Of the total budget, 60 per cent (Rs 48,164.28 crore approx) has been allocated for capital expenditure, focusing on infrastructure development, urban renewal projects, and long-term investments
While the remaining 40 per cent (Rs 32,788.28 crore approx) is set aside for revenue expenditure, which includes salaries, maintenance, and operational costs of various civic services
The BMC 2026 budget has earmarked Rs 230.90 crore for the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) under the 2026-27 budget, marking a significant increase from the revised estimate of Rs 111.68 crore in 2025-26
Also, the BMC has allocated a total of Rs 1,000 crore to the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking under the Budget Estimates 2026-27
To improve the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI), the civic body has allocated Rs 159.82 crore in the Budget Estimates 2026-27
