Maharashtra"s municipal corporations are experiencing significant fiscal health, with a budgeted revenue surplus of Rs 11,104 crore for FY24, the highest among 231 corporations. The Reserve Bank of India reports that the top 10 municipal bodies account for over 58% of total revenue receipts, highlighting their crucial role in local governance as the state approaches assembly elections on November 20. Despite a dip during the pandemic, the overall consolidated budgets indicate a strong recovery and robust urban governance.