<h1>BMC Announces Record Rs 74,427.41 Crore Budget for 2025-26, No Tax Hikes, Focus on Infrastructure and Slum Revenue</h1> The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) unveiled its largest-ever budget of Rs 74,427.41 crore for the 2025-26 financial year, with no increase in taxes. This budget, surpassing the previous year's by 14.19%, was presented to the state-appointed administrator due to the absence of an elected general body since March 2022. While maintaining existing property and water tax rates, the BMC plans to levy property tax on commercial establishments in slum areas, expecting Rs 350 crore in additional revenue. The budget allocates Rs 43,162.23 crore for capital expenditure, reflecting a strategic shift towards infrastructure development and modernization.