Maharashtra Budget Session Begins: CM Fadnavis Promises Relief, Financial Discipline

• Maharashtra's budget session starts today, February 23, 2026, with CM Devendra Fadnavis announcing a public-relief oriented budget.
• The budget will incorporate suggestions from late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, known for his financial discipline and 11 budget presentations.
• CM Fadnavis will present the budget on March 6, with 15 bills to be introduced during the session.
• Maharashtra received significant central assistance, including 98,306 crore rupees from tax distribution and 23,000 crore for infrastructure.
• Davos investment agreements worth 30 lakh crore rupees, AI for Agriculture initiatives, and 40-50 lakh job creation are key focus areas.