Mumbai's BMC Utilizes 87% of Capital Expenditure Budget for 2025-26
BMC spends 87% of capex budget with big infra push
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has significantly increased its infrastructure spending, utilizing 87% of its capital expenditure budget for the financial year 2025-26, totaling ₹39,159 crore. Key projects include the Mumbai Sewage Disposal Project, which has seen an increase in funding due to its critical upgrades to the city's sewage network.
- 01BMC spent ₹39,159 crore, or 87% of its capital expenditure budget for 2025-26.
- 02The Mumbai Sewage Disposal Project is the largest expenditure, with ₹6,594 crore spent this year.
- 03Overall, BMC's budget for 2025-26 is ₹74,427 crore, with 58% allocated for capital projects.
- 04Concerns have been raised about the quality of work despite increased spending.
- 05BMC is exploring green bonds to finance its sewage treatment projects.
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai has ramped up its infrastructure spending, utilizing 87% of its capital expenditure budget for the financial year 2025-26, amounting to ₹39,159 crore. This marks a significant increase from 77% utilization in the previous year. The largest allocation is for the Mumbai Sewage Disposal Project (MSDP), a ₹30,000 crore initiative aimed at modernizing the city's sewage system. This year, BMC spent ₹6,594 crore on the MSDP, exceeding its initial budget and leading to a revised allocation of ₹7,029 crore for the project. Other departments, including water supply and roads, also reported high spending rates. Despite the increased budget and spending, concerns have been raised regarding the quality of work and the need for better civic services, particularly in hospitals. BMC is also considering issuing green bonds to fund its sewage treatment projects, which are expected to exceed ₹30,000 crore.
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The increased infrastructure spending by BMC is expected to improve civic services and infrastructure in Mumbai, particularly in sewage management and public utilities.
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