BMC Elections: Public Holiday Declared in Maharashtra; What's Open, What's Closed?

• Maharashtra government declared January 15 a public holiday for BMC elections in 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, Pune, Thane, and Navi Mumbai.
• Government offices, semi-government offices, corporations, boards, PSUs, banks, and central government offices within BMC jurisdiction will be closed.
• Essential services like hospitals, ambulances, police, fire services, local trains, BEST buses, and other public transport will remain fully functional.
• BSE and NSE will observe a full trading holiday on January 15, suspending all segments including equity, derivatives, commodities, and electronic gold receipts.
• Mumbai's Aqualine Metro services will operate with extended timings until 12 midnight from Aarey JVLR and Cuffe Parade Terminals to facilitate polling staff.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra declares public holiday for BMC elections on January 15, impacting offices and markets, but essential services continue.