Plantation & Horticulture - NABARD Unit Costs for Maharashtra 2026-27
42 activities · Maharashtra · 2026-27
Plantation & Horticulture Unit Costs in Maharashtra (2026-27)
| Activity | Unit | Unit Cost (₹) | Max Bank Loan (₹) | Subsidy Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Angle (30x30x5) mm. OR (40x40x5) mm (can also be considered) (Minimum 5ft Length from the beginning of Y-Angle) | per unit | ₹64,596 | ₹56,522 | |
| UV Stabilized Polymer based Caps for MS - Angles (For protection of Fabric/Plastic) | per unit | ₹5,000 | ₹4,375 | |
| UV Stabilised Polye thylene Wirefor Central & Sides, 5mm thick, 5 year life | per unit | ₹28,800 | ₹25,200 | |
| UV Stabilised Plastic S-Hook for tying Plastic with Poly wire | per unit | ₹42,560 | ₹37,240 | |
| UV Stabilised Elastic Cord, 4mm Dia, 5 years Life for tying Plastic with Poly wire OR Elastic Cord, 5mm Dia can also be considered | per unit | ₹34,000 | ₹29,750 | |
| GI Wire, 4 mm thick, Double Line | per unit | ₹16,500 | ₹14,438 | |
| UV Stabilized, 100% Virgin Polyethylene Woven Laminated Fabric of Minimum 140GSM (Optional properties like 160 GSM Anti-Sulphur, Anti-Dust, Anti- Ther | per unit | ₹2,39,400 | ₹2,09,475 | |
| Transportation Cost of Material | per unit | ₹13,013 | ₹11,386 | |
| Cost with Transp [ortation | per unit | ₹4,46,749 | ₹3,90,905 | |
| Per Acre | per acre | ₹30,750 | ₹26,906 |
| Activity | Unit | Unit Cost (₹) | Max Bank Loan (₹) | Subsidy Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Norm Grape Plastic Cover for 1 Acre | per unit | ₹4,81,344 | ₹4,21,176 | |
| 10 R Shade net House | per unit | ₹3,63,100 | ₹3,17,713 | |
| 20 R Shade net House | per unit | ₹6,27,400 | ₹5,48,975 | |
| 40 R Shade net House | per unit | ₹11,28,600 | ₹9,87,525 | |
| Single tier structure having 3.75 mt length and 1.5 mt width 2 cubicles of 1.88 X 1.5 X1 .5 mt size | per unit | ₹35,000 | ₹30,625 | |
| Single tier structure having 7.5 mt length and 1.5 mt width 4 cubicles of 1.88 X 1.5 X 1.5 mt size. | per unit | ₹70,000 | ₹61,250 | |
| Single row structure having 11.25 mt length and 1.5 mt width, with 6 cubicles of 1.88 X 1.5 X 1.5 mt | per unit | ₹1,05,000 | ₹91,875 | |
| Two row structures, cubicles arranged in 2 rows with 1.2 mt wide passage between 2 rows | per unit | ₹1,75,000 | ₹1,53,125 | |
| Teakwood beehive (8 frames) | per unit | ₹37,000 | ₹32,375 | |
| Bee colonies | per unit | ₹27,000 | ₹23,625 | |
| Hive Stand | per unit | ₹5,900 | ₹5,163 | |
| Nucleus beehive (4 frames) | per unit | ₹5,100 | ₹4,463 | |
| Packing and transport | per unit | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | |
| Discounted Costs | per unit | ₹10,227 | ₹8,949 | |
| Discounted Income | per unit | ₹28,788 | ₹25,190 | |
| Horticulture (23.60%) | per unit | ₹2,70,000 | ₹2,36,250 | NHM40–50% |
| Soyabean/Wheat/Leafy Vegetable | per unit | ₹19,613 | ₹17,161 | |
| Maize/Onion/Green Gram | per unit | ₹19,782 | ₹17,309 | |
| Pearlmillet/Chickpea/Cowpea | per unit | ₹5,420 | ₹4,743 | |
| Lucerne | per unit | ₹12,782 | ₹11,184 | |
| Orchard - 80 Plants (Mango (Kes- har) -5m x5m) | per unit | ₹45,000 | ₹39,375 | NHM40–50% |
| Shadenet : 1st and 3rd Year -Tomato – Cucurbits 2nd and 4th Year- Cap- sicum - Cucurbits Shadenet : 1st and 3rd Year -Tomato – Cucurbits 2nd and 4th Y | per unit | ₹2,25,000 | ₹1,96,875 | |
| Year 10 | per unit | ₹2,00,949 | ₹1,75,830 | |
| Horticulture (40%) | per unit | ₹27,000 | ₹23,625 | NHM40–50% |
| Cowpea/Sorghum/Fallow | per unit | ₹12,363 | ₹10,818 | |
| Aonla orchard with inter crop of (Pearl millet + Pigeon pea 2:1) | per unit | ₹27,000 | ₹23,625 | |
| 40 Total | per unit | ₹27,000 | ₹23,625 | |
| Horticulture (25%) | per unit | ₹57,028 | ₹49,900 | NHM40–50% |
| Others (2%) | per unit | ₹11,500 | ₹10,063 | |
| Desi Cotton+Pigeon Pea (5:1) + Geen Gram (1:1)/Cowpea | per unit | ₹60,802 | ₹53,202 | |
| Custard Apple+Drumstick (3mx3m) | per unit | ₹57,028 | ₹49,900 | |
| Kitchen Garden + Boundary Plantation (Glyricidia /Karonda/ Hybrid Napier) | per unit | ₹11,500 | ₹10,063 | NHM40–50% |
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Source: NABARD Statewise Master Unit Cost Portal (nabard.org) - 2026-27 booklet · View source →. Updated: reviewed annually; updated within 48 hours of NABARD publishing revised figures · last on · Report an error
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the NABARD unit costs for Plantation & Horticulture in Maharashtra?
NABARD's indicative unit costs for Plantation & Horticulture activities in Maharashtra (2026-27) cover 42 activities. These are used by banks to sanction term loans for agricultural investments under priority sector lending guidelines.
How much loan can I get for Plantation & Horticulture activities in Maharashtra?
Banks typically sanction 87.5% of the NABARD unit cost as the maximum bank loan. For Plantation & Horticulture activities in Maharashtra, this means the Max Bank Loan shown in this table. The actual sanction depends on your bank's credit assessment, land holding, and repayment capacity.
Are there government subsidies available for Plantation & Horticulture in Maharashtra?
Several central and state government schemes offer subsidies on Plantation & Horticulture activities. The Subsidy Scheme column in the table above shows applicable schemes for each activity. Subsidy amounts are calculated as a percentage of the NABARD unit cost and are credited directly to your loan account.
How does NABARD calculate unit costs for Plantation & Horticulture?
NABARD determines unit costs for Plantation & Horticulture by surveying actual input costs, material prices, and labour rates across Maharashtra districts. These are updated annually at the start of each financial year. The current figures are for 2026-27.
Which banks use NABARD unit costs for Plantation & Horticulture loans in Maharashtra?
All nationalised banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), cooperative banks, and NABARD-refinanced institutions in Maharashtra use NABARD unit costs for Plantation & Horticulture activities as the basis for sanctioning Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Agricultural Term Loans (ATL), and priority sector agriculture loans.
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Disclaimer: Unit costs are indicative figures published by NABARD and may not reflect current market prices or your bank's internal norms. Loan sanction amounts are determined by individual banks subject to their credit policy, land holding, and repayment capacity assessment. NaPanta (FarmGreen Agritech India Private Limited) is not a lender and does not process loan applications.