Maharashtra Budget Highlights: Ajit Pawar gives Rs 36,000 cr to Ladki Bahin in budget, mum on stipend hike, ups vehicle tax

The Maharashtra government has allocated Rs 36,000 crore for the Ladki Bahin scheme and proposed a 1% hike in Motor Vehicle Tax on CNG and LPG vehicles, presenting a Rs 7,00,020 crore budget for 2025-26. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced a new industrial policy targeting Rs 40 lakh crore investment and 50 lakh jobs.