Thane Civic Chief Unveils Rs 6221 Cr Budget; No Tax Hike Proposed

• Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao presented a Rs 6,221.12 crore budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
• The budget focuses on infrastructure, health, and education, with no proposed hike in municipal taxes.
• Revenue income is estimated at Rs 4,078 crore, with total expenditure pegged at Rs 6,221.12 crore.
• Key allocations include Rs 1,716 crore for wages, Rs 1,606 crore for ward-level facilities, Rs 929 crore for waste management, and Rs 448 crore for water supply.
• Ongoing projects, including the new civic headquarters, are expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

Key Questions Answered

How much property tax revenue does Thane Municipal Corporation expect this fiscal year?

The Thane Municipal Corporation expects to generate Rs 1,120 crore from property tax and fees in the 2026-27 fiscal year.

What is the total capital expenditure proposed in Thane's new budget?

The total capital expenditure proposed in Thane's new budget is Rs 2,401.55 crore. This is part of the Rs 6,221.

Which ongoing project in Thane is expected to finish by end of 2026?

The Thane-Bhiwandi stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 5 is expected to launch by December 2026. This metro line will connect Thane, Bhiwandi, and Kalyan.