BEST Bus Division Income Rises By ₹497 Crore In 2025-26 As Deficit Narrows Despite Financial Challenges
Mumbai: The BEST Bus Division’s financial position improved significantly in 2025-26, with its total income rising by nearly ₹497 crore to ₹2,136.46 crore, compared with ₹1,640.21 crore in 2024-25. The division’s deficit also narrowed by ₹540.46 crore, even as it continued to remain the biggest financial burden on the undertaking, according to the final accounts placed before the BEST Committee.…
Mumbai's BEST Bus Division experienced a significant upward shift in its financial outlook during the fiscal year 2025-26, with total revenue climbing by ₹497 crore to reach ₹2,136.46 crore. This improvement was largely attributed to a surge in income from wet-lease bus operations and a fare revision implemented by the authority. However, the division continued to operate with a deficit, albeit a narrower one compared to the previous year.
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