In a decade, from 2015-16 to 2025-26 the state’s debt stock has surged from Rs 3.24 lakh crore to Rs 9.32 lakh crore. But, the Mahayuti government has exhibited confidence in meeting the rising obligation and has attributed swelling of obligation to welfare schemes and massive investments in infrastructure and development work which are mandatory for the state’s growth.

A day after the Maharashtra government presented its budget, speaking on the same in the state legislative assembly on Tuesday, Chhagan Bhujbal said, “Total interest payment on loan amounts to Rs 64,659 crore.”