Archive · 3 Jan 2026

Maharashtra Waives Stamp Duty on Farm Loans

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.

Sources