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Maharashtra Achieves 8.8% Growth in H1 2026, Says CM Fadnavis
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 05:33 PM
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Maharashtra reported an 8.8% increase in its economy during the first half of 2026, according to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The growth rate reflects robust industrial and service sector activity across the state.
Maharashtra’s economy grew by 8.8% in the first half of 2026, a figure released by the state government and confirmed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The growth rate, which covers the period from January to June, surpasses the national average and signals a strong rebound after the pandemic‑related slowdown.
The state’s industrial output, real estate, and manufacturing sectors were the primary contributors to the surge. Infrastructure projects and increased investment inflows have also played a pivotal role in driving the growth.
Fadnavis highlighted the government’s focus on creating a business‑friendly environment and improving the ease of doing business in Maharashtra. He added that the state will continue to attract both domestic and foreign investment to sustain this upward trajectory.
Economic analysts note that the 8.8% growth rate could position Maharashtra as a key engine of India’s overall economic expansion in the coming years.
The state’s industrial output, real estate, and manufacturing sectors were the primary contributors to the surge. Infrastructure projects and increased investment inflows have also played a pivotal role in driving the growth.
Fadnavis highlighted the government’s focus on creating a business‑friendly environment and improving the ease of doing business in Maharashtra. He added that the state will continue to attract both domestic and foreign investment to sustain this upward trajectory.
Economic analysts note that the 8.8% growth rate could position Maharashtra as a key engine of India’s overall economic expansion in the coming years.