Mumbai’s richest Ganpati Mandal, GSB Seva Mandal at Kings Circle, has once again lived up to its reputation by securing a whopping ₹474.46 crore insurance cover for its Ganesh festivities in 2025. This year’s insurance is not only the highest among all mandals in Mumbai but also marks a significant jump from previous years — ₹400.58 crore in 2024 and ₹360.40 crore in 2023.
Break-up of Coverage
- All Risk Insurance Policy (Gold, Silver & Jewels): ₹67.03 crore (up from ₹43.15 cr in 2024)
- Standard Fire & Special Peril Policy with Earthquake Risk (Furniture, Fixtures, Electronics, Grocery, QR Code Scanners etc.): ₹2 crore
- Public Liability (Pandals, Stadiums, Devotees): ₹30 crore
- Personal Accident Insurance (Volunteers, Archaks, Cooks, Workers, Security Staff): ₹375 crore (biggest component)
- Standard Fire & Special Peril Policy (Premises): ₹0.43 crore
Why Such High Insurance?
The GSB Seva Mandal is known for its opulence — the Ganpati idol is adorned with gold, silver, and precious ornaments worth several crores. With lakhs of devotees visiting every year, the Mandal takes no chances, ensuring protection against risks ranging from theft and fire to personal accidents and natural calamities.
Steady Rise in Insurance Cover
- 2023: ₹360.40 crore
- 2024: ₹400.58 crore
- 2025: ₹474.46 crore
This steady rise highlights not just the growing value of the mandal’s wealth and arrangements but also the increasing focus on safety and risk management.
Symbol of Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav Grandeur
GSB Seva Mandal has long held the title of Mumbai’s richest Ganpati mandal, and its massive insurance cover reflects the scale of devotion, donations, and security involved. With each passing year, the mandal continues to set new benchmarks in both grandeur and safety, making it a focal point of Mumbai’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
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