India, Jan. 12 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026 is set to bring India's richest civic body to the polls on January 15, 2026. The State Election Commission has released a full schedule that includes voting day, result date, public holiday, and market closures by major exchanges.

With 227 powerful seats up for grabs, political parties and independent candidates are locked in a fierce contest just ahead of vote day.

Voting for the BMC will take place on Thursday, January 15, 2026, across all wards in the Greater Mumbai region. Polling will begin early and run through the day to give all eligible citizens the chance to cast their vote.

Vote counting is scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2026, one day after polli...