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The BMC will present its 2026-27 budget on Feb 24, marking the first post-election budget in four years. No direct tax hike is anticipated. The budget will prioritize infrastructure projects worth Rs 2.32 lakh crore, including the Gargai Dam, a desalination plant, and sewage treatment upgrades. Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani will present the budget amid a focus on expediting major road projects and managing financial recoveries from pending dues.