Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Maharashtra Waives Stamp Duty on Farm Loans
The Maharashtra government has decided to remove the stamp duty on farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh.
This means farmers will not have to pay extra money for the papers needed to get these loans.
Before this change, farmers had to pay about Rs 600 for a Rs 2 lakh loan.
The government made this decision to help farmers who were finding it hard to manage the extra costs.
Now, getting a farm loan will be easier and cheaper for them.
The waiver includes important documents like loan agreements, mortgages, and guarantees.
This change will help many farmers across the state get the money they need for farming without extra charges.
Maharashtra government waives stamp duty on agricultural and crop loans up to Rs 2 lakh.
Decision effective from January 1, 2026, as per a government gazette notification.
Stamp duty previously was 0.3% per Rs 1 lakh, amounting to Rs 600 for a Rs 2 lakh loan.
Waiver applies to various legal documents including title deeds, mortgage deeds, loan agreements, guarantees, and notices.
Applicable across the state to all banks, cooperative institutions, and lending agencies.
- Who
- Maharashtra government
- What
- Waived stamp duty on agricultural and crop loans up to Rs 2 lakh
- When
- Effective from January 1, 2026
- Where
- Across Maharashtra
- Why
- To reduce financial burden on farmers and simplify the loan process
- Loan Amount
- Up to Rs 2 lakh
- Stamp Duty Rate
- 0.3% per Rs 1 lakh
- Effective Date
- January 1, 2026
- Applicable To
- All banks, cooperative institutions, and lending agencies
- Documents Covered
- Loan agreements, mortgages, guarantees, notices, title deeds, mortgage deeds, and loan agreements