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Maharashtra Budget 2026: More than half of state's revenue income to be spent on salaries, pensions

Updated on: 08 March,2026 07:37 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Sanjeev Shivadekar | sanjeev.shivadekar@mid-day.com

This means around 55 per cent of the state’s revenue receipts will be spent on these three heads, which are mandatory expenses in the state’s finances

Maharashtra Budget 2026: More than half of state's revenue income to be spent on salaries, pensions

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More than half of Maharashtra’s revenue income will go towards fixed commitments in the 2026–27 budget, with salaries of government employees, pensions for retired staff and interest payments on loans together accounting for about Rs 3,38,385 crore.

This means around 55 per cent of the state’s revenue receipts will be spent on these three heads, which are mandatory expenses in the state’s finances.


Govt speak



According to government officials, these are fixed expenses. They have very little flexibility or room to reduce them. 

CM says all under control

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis acknowledged that there is some financial pressure, but said: “The situation remains manageable as Maharashtra’s economy continues to grow.” Fadnavis added that “borrowing is well within the prescribed limits.”

Revenue receipts
Around Rs 6,16,099 cr

Revenue expenditure
Estimated Rs 6,56,651 cr

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