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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Over 36,000 firms shut operations in Maharashtra in 5 yrs; Oppn claims graft, govt interference

Opposition leaders have sharply criticised the Maharashtra government after data disclosed in the Lok Sabha showed that over 36,000 private companies were liquidated, dissolved, or struck off in the state over the last five financial years.

They claimed excessive government interference, widespread corruption, and an increasingly unfavourable business environment as key drivers pushing commercial and industrial activity away from Maharashtra.

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