In a decision benefiting property owners and loan seekers, the state government has announced a reduction in stamp duty charges. The revised rates will provide financial relief to citizens, especially those inheriting ancestral property.

According to the new policy, stamp duty on the inheritance of ancestral property by daughters will now be a flat ₹200 instead of the previous 4.90% charge. This move is expected to ease the financial burden on many families.

New stamp duty rates 

The government has revised stamp duty rates for various transactions:

Residential properties: ₹500

Commercial properties: ₹1,000

Loan mortgage deeds: ₹5,000 (reduced from ₹25,000)

Rental agreements: Reduction in duty from 1% of annual rent

This decision is aimed at making property transactions more affordable and accessible to the public.

In the budget 2025-26 by the Gujarat government, women empowerment has been given priority. As part of which,

Gujarat Finance Minister Kanu Desai announced a new ‘Sakhi Sahas Yojana’ with a provision of ₹100 crore.

Under this scheme, women will be provided with equipment assistance, loan guarantee, and training. For which a fund of ₹100 crore has been allocated.

The state government has announced special working women hostels for women who work away from their homes in Gujarat. 

Working women hostels will be available in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Gandhinagar. For which, ₹69 crore have been allocated.

5 announcements for women

1. ‘Sakhi Sahas Yojana’ to make women 'Atma Nirbhar’

2. Hostel facilities in metro cities including Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara for working women

3. ₹500 crore allocated under PNG-LPG Sahay Yojana

4. ₹3,015 crore allocated for monthly assistance of ₹1,250 to widows under Ganga Swarup Arthik Sahay Yojana

5. ₹217 crore allocated for assistance under Vhali Dikri Yojana