The amendments, approved by the state Cabinet on September 22, 2026, aim to attract private investment, strengthen logistics infrastructure, reduce transportation costs and position Maharashtra as a global logistics hub.

A government resolution issued by the Industries, Investment, Services and Mining Department on October 16, 2026, also removes district-wise limits on logistics parks, brings free trade and warehousing zones and multi-storey logistics parks within the policy framework, and revises the classification of certain districts.

The state has approved an estimated expenditure of ₹400 crore for incentives to projects sanctioned during the policy period under the revised provisions.

Maharashtra sets limits for different categories of logistics parks

The government has prescribed the maximum number of logistics parks that can be developed under the policy across six categories.

The revised limits are:

• Small logistics parks: 100
• Large logistics parks: 30
• Mega logistics parks: 20
• Ultra-mega logistics parks: 10
• Multi-storey mega logistics parks: 5
• Multi-storey ultra-mega logistics parks: 5

The government has also scrapped the earlier district-wise criteria governing the number or limits of logistics parks.

The change allows the state to move away from district-specific numerical restrictions while retaining an overall cap for each category of logistics park.

For developers and investors, the revised framework could provide greater flexibility in identifying locations based on connectivity, land availability, industrial demand and proximity to transport infrastructure.

Stamp duty waiver of up to 100% for eligible projects

The revised policy provides substantial stamp duty concessions for eligible logistics parks, depending on their designated zone.

• Zone 1 and Zone 2: 100% stamp duty exemption.
• Zone 3: 75% stamp duty exemption.

The concessions will be implemented through the state Revenue Department’s Stamp Duty and Registration machinery.

For logistics park developers, stamp duty relief can reduce the upfront cost of acquiring or transferring land for eligible projects. The actual benefit will depend on the project’s eligibility and the applicable zone classification.

The policy also introduces electricity duty exemptions for eligible projects, creating an additional incentive for companies investing in logistics infrastructure.

Electricity duty exemption for up to 15 years

Under the revised provisions, eligible logistics parks will receive electricity duty exemptions for different periods based on their location.

• Zone 1 and Zone 2: 15 years.
• Zone 3: 10 years.

The Energy Department will implement these concessions.

The extended exemption period could help eligible logistics park operators manage operating costs, particularly for facilities requiring substantial electricity consumption for warehousing, material handling, refrigeration and other logistics operations.

However, the government resolution makes the incentives subject to the policy’s applicable eligibility criteria and conditions.

Palghar and Dhule moved into Zone 1

The government has included Palghar and Dhule districts in Zone 1 under the Maharashtra Logistics Policy 2024.

The change revises the zone-wise classification under the policy and could improve the incentive eligibility of qualifying projects in these districts.

Since Zone 1 projects are eligible for a 100% stamp duty exemption and a 15-year electricity duty exemption under the revised framework, the reclassification could make eligible logistics investments in Palghar and Dhule more attractive.

The actual benefits available to a project will depend on the revised policy’s applicable conditions and project-level eligibility.

Free trade and warehousing zones included as a separate category

Free Trade and Warehousing Zones (FTWZs) will now be recognised as an independent component under the Maharashtra Logistics Policy 2024. Eligible FTWZ projects can also qualify as logistics parks.

Projects meeting the relevant zone-wise eligibility criteria will be entitled to capital subsidies and other incentives available under the policy.

FTWZs facilitate trade-related activities and warehousing, making them relevant to businesses involved in imports, exports and supply-chain management.

Their inclusion could help expand Maharashtra’s logistics ecosystem by encouraging investment in infrastructure that supports international trade and cargo movement.

Multi-storey logistics parks receive policy recognition

The revised policy also formally recognises multi-storey logistics parks as a separate category and allows eligible projects to qualify for incentives available to logistics parks.

Eligible multi-storey mega and ultra-mega logistics parks will be entitled to the applicable capital subsidies and other incentives based on their zone and the policy’s eligibility criteria.

Multi-storey facilities can help accommodate warehousing and logistics operations where land availability is constrained, although project viability will depend on design, access, operational requirements and infrastructure costs.

The government has set a combined maximum of five multi-storey mega parks and five multi-storey ultra-mega parks under the revised policy.

At least 50% of park area must be used for core logistics services

The government has specified land-use conditions for all categories of logistics parks.

At least 50% of a logistics park’s total area must be used for core logistics services. The remaining area can be utilised for ancillary services, supporting infrastructure and other related commercial activities.

Within this supplementary area, up to 25% may be used for non-polluting green or white-category industries and associated orange-category industrial logistics uses, subject to prior approval from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board where required.

The conditions are intended to ensure that logistics parks retain their primary purpose rather than becoming predominantly commercial or industrial developments unrelated to core logistics operations.

For developers, the requirement will influence land-use planning, the mix of permitted activities and the overall project layout.

Green logistics parks must use at least 50% renewable electricity

The revised policy introduces a minimum renewable-energy requirement for green logistics parks.

Such parks must use electricity generated from green energy sources for at least 50% of their total electricity consumption to meet the specified eligibility criterion.

The requirement creates an incentive for logistics park developers and operators to incorporate renewable energy into their infrastructure and operations.

It also makes energy sourcing an important consideration for projects seeking recognition and benefits under the green logistics park category.

State-level monitoring committee abolished

The government has revised the institutional framework responsible for implementing the logistics policy.

The provision for the State Level Monitoring Committee has been abolished. The State Level Empowered Committee has also been restructured.

The revised committee will be chaired by the Chief Secretary of Maharashtra and will include senior officials from the Planning, Finance, Industries, Energy and Urban Development departments, along with the Chief Executive Officer of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation.

Representatives of the railways, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, Mumbai Port Authority and other relevant departments may participate as invitees.

The Commissioner of Industries will serve as the member secretary.

The committee can invite officials and experts from relevant departments when required. The revised structure is intended to strengthen coordination among departments involved in implementing logistics infrastructure projects.

Government approves ₹400 crore for incentives

The state has approved an estimated expenditure of ₹400 crore for incentives for projects sanctioned during the policy period under the revised provisions.

The resolution states that the necessary budgetary provisions will be made available as required.

To qualify for incentives, projects must satisfy the relevant investment criteria, implementation timelines and other conditions under the Maharashtra Logistics Policy 2024.

The government will also consider factors such as actual eligible investment, project execution, employment generation, adoption of green technology, logistics infrastructure development and multimodal connectivity.

The Industries, Investment, Services and Mining Department will issue separate guidelines covering applications, eligibility verification, incentive approvals and disbursement procedures.

What the revised policy means for real estate and infrastructure

The amendments could influence land acquisition, industrial property development and investment in warehousing and logistics infrastructure across Maharashtra.

The stamp duty and electricity duty concessions can lower certain project costs, while the inclusion of FTWZs and multi-storey logistics parks broadens the range of developments eligible to seek policy benefits.

The removal of district-wise limits also gives investors greater flexibility in evaluating potential locations, while the inclusion of Palghar and Dhule in Zone 1 changes the incentive framework applicable to eligible projects in those districts.

However, the government resolution does not mean that every proposed logistics park will automatically receive these benefits. Projects will have to meet the applicable eligibility requirements, and separate departmental orders and implementation guidelines are to follow.

The effectiveness of the revised policy will ultimately depend on how quickly these procedures are issued, how incentives are implemented and whether the concessions translate into actual investment, employment and improved logistics connectivity.

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The decision was issued by the Maharashtra government’s Planning Department through Government Resolution No. NIA-2023/PR.26/Ka.1412, dated August 14, 2026.

The move comes against the backdrop of rapid industrial and commercial expansion in and around Chakan, increasing population, heavy vehicle movement and growing pressure on the area’s road and transport infrastructure. The government has acknowledged that deteriorating roads, inadequate traffic capacity, congestion at several locations and a lack of coordination between multiple government departments and authorities are affecting the region’s transportation network.

Multiple agencies control Chakan’s road network

One of the key challenges identified by the government is that roads in the Chakan region fall under the jurisdiction of several agencies.

These include the Public Works Department, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), local self-government bodies, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) and other concerned departments and authorities.

The government has noted that despite different administrative jurisdictions, the roads and transportation network across the Chakan region are interconnected.

Therefore, the government has decided that road and transport planning should be undertaken through an integrated approach rather than through separate, department-wise planning.

Pune Collector to head high-level committee

The new high-level committee will be headed by the District Collector, Pune, while the Police Commissioner, Pimpri-Chinchwad, will serve as co-chairperson.

The committee will include senior officials from Pune Zilla Parishad, MIDC, the Public Works Department, MSRDC and PMRDA, along with representatives of the Pune Municipal Corporation and industry bodies.

Representatives of the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Chakan Industrial Association and other relevant industrial associations will also be part of the committee.

The Resident Deputy Collector, Pune, will serve as the Member Secretary.

The committee will also be able to invite officials from relevant departments and authorities, technical experts and representatives of industry associations as special invitees, with the permission of the chairperson.

Integrated road and traffic plan for Chakan

The committee’s mandate goes beyond repairing existing roads.

It has been asked to consider the entire Chakan region as a single integrated planning unit while maintaining the existing administrative ownership and jurisdiction of individual roads.

The proposed integrated plan will cover:

• Major roads and industrial access routes
• Internal and connecting roads
• Service roads
• Major junctions
• Drainage infrastructure
• Street lighting
• Traffic signals
• Parking
• Road safety
• Heavy vehicle movement
• Other supporting infrastructure

The plan is expected to identify works under immediate, short-term, medium-term and long-term categories, with the concerned departments required to coordinate their implementation.

Immediate focus on potholes and damaged roads

The committee has specifically been directed to inspect major roads, industrial access routes, internal roads, connecting roads and service roads in the Chakan region.

Based on these inspections, necessary repair works are to be undertaken to address potholes and poor road conditions.

The government has also asked the committee to identify major congestion points and examine heavy vehicle traffic, industrial traffic, parking, junction management, service roads, traffic signals and alternative routes together.

This is intended to result in both immediate measures and longer-term solutions for congestion.

Heavy vehicle movement and road safety under review

The committee will also coordinate with concerned departments on traffic regulation, management of heavy vehicle movement, parking arrangements, junction improvements, road safety and other necessary traffic-control measures.

Importantly, the government has asked the committee to factor in future industrial expansion and expected growth in traffic.

The longer-term integrated plan is therefore expected to consider road improvements and widening, service roads, drainage, public transport, road safety and traffic management.

Fast-track implementation ordered

The government has directed concerned departments and authorities to give priority to road and traffic-related works identified by the committee as urgent or high priority.

Such works are to be processed on a “Fast-Track Basis”, with administrative, technical and other necessary approvals being provided on priority.

The government has specifically called for unnecessary administrative delays to be avoided and for concerned departments to act within prescribed timelines.

Ten-month deadline for implementation

One of the significant provisions of the Government Resolution is the 10-month deadline.

Planning, approvals, coordination and actual implementation relating to the measures covered by the decision are to be completed within 10 months from the date of the Government Resolution.

Each concerned department is also required to prepare a separate time-bound action plan for works falling under its jurisdiction.

Progress on these action plans will have to be periodically presented before the committee.

Industry Grievance Redressal Cell created

Alongside the road and traffic committee, the Maharashtra government has created an “Industry Grievance Redressal Cell” at the Pune Collector’s office.

The cell has been established in view of the increasing number of industries and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) coming up in Pune district, including the Chakan region.

The government has noted that industries sometimes face delays in obtaining necessary approvals, permissions and services from different government departments.

The new cell is intended to facilitate time-bound resolution of such pending matters.

Who will be part of the grievance cell?

The Industry Grievance Redressal Cell will also be headed by the Pune District Collector, with the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissioner as co-chairperson.

Its members will include representatives from:

• Pune Zilla Parishad
• MIDC
• Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
• District Industries Centre
• MSEDCL/MahaTransco
• Regional Transport Office
• Town Planning Department
• Industrial Safety and Health Department
• Labour Department
• Industry associations

The Resident Deputy Collector, Pune, will act as Member Secretary.

Not a first-stop mechanism for industries

The GR makes an important clarification about the grievance mechanism.

The Industry Grievance Redressal Cell will consider only those complaints that have already been formally submitted to the relevant government department or authority but have either not been resolved within the prescribed period or have remained unnecessarily pending.

Industries cannot directly approach the cell with a new complaint that has never first been submitted to the concerned department or authority.

In other words, the cell is intended as an escalation and coordination mechanism for pending grievances, rather than a replacement for the existing departmental complaint process.

Once a complaint is received, the cell will maintain department-wise records and issue necessary directions to the concerned department for resolution. Progress will then be monitored in a time-bound manner.

Why the decision matters for Chakan

Chakan has emerged as a major industrial and employment hub, but its rapid growth has also placed substantial pressure on its existing infrastructure.

The government’s latest decision recognises that improving individual roads in isolation may not be sufficient. Industrial traffic, heavy vehicles, junctions, parking, drainage, public transport and road safety all interact with one another.

By bringing the district administration, police, infrastructure agencies, urban planning authorities and industry representatives under a single high-level committee, the government is attempting to create a coordinated framework for addressing these problems.

The 10-month implementation deadline and the requirement for department-wise action plans are particularly important because they introduce a defined timeline for moving from planning to execution.

At the same time, the effectiveness of the initiative will ultimately depend on coordination between the multiple agencies that control different parts of Chakan’s infrastructure and on how quickly identified works receive the necessary administrative and technical approvals.

The Government Resolution was issued on August 14, 2026, by the Planning Department of the Maharashtra government and digitally authenticated by Charushila Chaudhari, Joint Secretary, Maharashtra government.

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