MSRTC Earns Rs 301 Crore During Diwali Season; Pune Division Tops Revenue Chart
Mumbai, 29th October 2025: The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) recorded impressive earnings of ₹301 crore during the 10-day Diwali season this year, with the Pune division contributing the highest revenue among all 31 divisions. Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik lauded the dedication of officers and employees who ensured smooth travel for passengers during the festive rush.
According to official data, between October 18 and 27, MSRTC earned an average of ₹30 crore per day, totalling ₹301 crore in revenue. Notably, on October 27 — the day after Diwali when passengers returned from their hometowns — the corporation registered a record single-day earning of ₹39.75 crore, the highest so far this year.
Among the divisions, Pune led with ₹20.47 crore, followed by Dhule with ₹15.60 crore and Nashik with ₹15.41 crore. Compared to last year’s Diwali season, MSRTC’s total revenue rose by ₹37 crore.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Sarnaik congratulated the corporation’s employees who “worked tirelessly away from their families to make the Diwali travel experience smoother for lakhs of passengers.”
Revenue Target Missed Despite Festive Boost
While the Diwali season brought temporary relief, MSRTC fell short of its overall revenue target for October. The corporation had set a goal of earning ₹1,049 crore during the month — averaging ₹34 crore per day — expecting a rise due to festive travel. However, the target was achieved only on select high-demand days.
Except for April and May, the corporation has faced consistent losses over the past four months, with unseasonal rains and floods between June and September leading to losses exceeding ₹150 crore.
Although divisions like Pune, Beed, Ahilyanagar, Amravati, and Buldhana improved their performance compared to last year, others such as Sindhudurg, Yavatmal, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, and Dharashiv reported weak revenue figures, adversely affecting the corporation’s overall performance.
Minister Sarnaik expressed concern over the underperforming divisions, emphasizing the need for a detailed evaluation and corrective action to improve their efficiency. “The administration must focus on consistent monitoring and performance improvement in divisions that continue to incur losses,” he said.
