Ready Reckoner Rates Stay Frozen for 2026-27. Why That Quiet Decision Matters to Every Mumbai Buyer and Seller

Maharashtra kept ready reckoner rates unchanged for 2026-27. What it means for stamp duty, capital gains and selling below the RR value in Mumbai.

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Some of the most important property news in Mumbai never makes the front page. The ready reckoner rate is one of them. Most people only hear about it when a registration clerk says, "Stamp duty will be on the RR value, not your price."

This year, the news is that nothing changed. And that's good news for most of you.

What did Maharashtra decide for 2026-27?

The state kept ready reckoner rates at last year's levels, effective 1 April 2026. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule finalised the decision on directions from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, saying the aim was that "common citizens do not face an additional financial burden" (NewKerala / IANS).

For context, the previous year's revision raised rates in the Mumbai municipal area by an average of 3.39%. The state collected about ₹60,569 crore in stamp duty and registration revenue in 2025-26 and has a target of ₹68,600 crore for 2026-27.

What is the ready reckoner rate, in plain words?

It's the government's minimum value for property in each area, published every year. It matters in three places:

Stamp duty. In Mumbai you pay stamp duty (6% for men, 5% for women, including the 1% metro cess) on the higher of your agreement value or the ready reckoner value.
Income tax when you sell. If you sell for more than 10% below the ready reckoner value, the tax rules treat the ready reckoner value as your sale price for capital gains, and the buyer can face a similar issue.
Other government charges that are linked to official valuations.

When ready reckoner rates stay still, buyers don't pay more stamp duty for the same flat. That's a quiet win worth knowing about.

What this means for you

If you're buying

Your stamp duty bill won't rise because of a revision this year. If you're comparing a flat priced close to the ready reckoner value, the maths is simple: stamp duty on a ₹1.5 crore flat bought by a man is ₹9 lakh, plus the ₹30,000 registration fee. Our buyer's tool hub and festive buying checklist cover the rest.

If you're selling

Check your building's ready reckoner value before you agree a price, especially in older buildings where market prices can sit close to, or even below, the official rate. Selling more than 10% below it can create a tax gap for you. Our valuation tool uses registered sales in your own building, and the seller's guide walks through the process.

If you're an NRI seller

The same rule applies, and the buyer also has to deduct tax on the full sale price. We explain it in selling Mumbai property as an NRI.

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Frequently asked questions

Did ready reckoner rates increase in Mumbai for 2026-27?

No. Maharashtra kept ready reckoner rates unchanged for 2026-27, effective 1 April 2026.

Is stamp duty charged on the ready reckoner rate or the agreement value?

On whichever is higher. In Mumbai, stamp duty is 6% for men and 5% for women, including the 1% metro cess.

What happens if I sell below the ready reckoner value?

If the price is more than 10% below the ready reckoner value, the tax rules treat the ready reckoner value as the sale price when calculating capital gains.

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Warmly,
Yanik

General information, not tax or legal advice. Please confirm your position with a chartered accountant.

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