Maha govt cuts VAT on ATF; Piyush Goyal urges Congress-ruled states to follow
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) The Maharashtra government announced a significant reduction in the Value Added Tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel, effective from May 15 and applicable until November 14, 2026. The state Finance Department issued a notification lowering the tax rate to 7 per cent, down from the previous 18 per cent. This 11-percentage-point cut […]
Maha govt assures fuel stability, says no need to panic
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that have strained global petroleum supply chains, the Maharashtra government, in coordination with major Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), on Monday issued a firm assurance of adequate fuel availability across the state. State authorities and representatives from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Indian Oil […]
Maha govt excludes 5 lakh ineligible women beneficiaries from Ladki Bahin scheme
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) In a significant development, the Maharashtra government has excluded a record five lakh women beneficiaries from the flagship Ladki Bahin Yojana after a verification exercise revealed a long list of ineligible individuals. “Five lakh ineligible women have been excluded from the Ladki Bahin Yojana as per the government decision. The beneficiaries […]
Maha govt approves disbursement of Rs 3,690cr for Jan installment of Ladki Bahin Yojana
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Thursday approved the disbursement of Rs 3,690 crore to transfer the installment of Rs 1,500 each for the month of January directly to the bank accounts of 2.46 crore beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana. Minister of Women and Child Welfare Aditi Tatkare said: “The installment for […]
