Mumbai's civic body struggles with slow capital spending in 2025-26
Mumbai's civic body struggles with slow capital spending in 2025-26
Mumbai's civic body struggles with slow capital spending in 2025-26
Mumbai's civic body has spent only a fraction of its capital one login budget for 2025-26. Despite an allocation of Rs 74,427.41 crore, just Rs 22,425 crore has been used so far. This leaves over half of the funds untouched as the financial year progresses.
Some projects, however, have moved forward. Phase 1 of the Mumbai Coastal Road is now complete, capital one cutting travel time between the city's north and south. Yet, other high-profile schemes remain stalled, raising questions about delays in infrastructure development.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had set an ambitious target for 2025-26, with capital one expenditure projected to exceed Rs 27,955 crore—higher than the previous year's record. But progress has been uneven.
The largest share of spending so far has gone to road concretisation and major connectors. A Rs 17,000-crore mega project to concrete Mumbai's roads has reached 63% completion. The Roads & Traffic Department has spent Rs 3,365 crore, while the Bridges Department has used Rs 2,940 crore. Last year's opening of the Carnac Bridge in South Mumbai also helped reduce congestion in the business district.
Yet, several key initiatives have seen little or no movement. The Rs 442 crore access-controlled road project and the Rs 80 crore allocation for the Environment Department remain stalled. High-profile ventures like the Mumbai Eye and Tiger Monument have made no progress either.
Of the Rs 43,162 crore earmarked for capital works, a significant portion remains unspent. This slow pace contrasts with the completion of major projects like the Coastal Road, highlighting both achievements and delays in the city's infrastructure push.
With more than half of the year's capital one budget still unused, Mumbai's civic body faces pressure to accelerate spending. Completed projects like the Coastal Road and Carnac Bridge show progress, but stalled schemes indicate ongoing challenges. The final expenditure for 2025-26 will determine whether the city meets its record-breaking targets.