State level cooperative federations in Maharashtra serve as apex bodies that guide, regulate, and support district- and local-level cooperative societies across various sectors. These federations are vital to the state’s agricultural, financial, and industrial framework. Here is a list of 16 state level federations operating in Maharashtra. Find out more about the state cooperative here at Cooperative Sector in Maharashtra and Maharashtra Cooperative Sector Data Box.
| Sr No. | Federation Name | District | Sector | Functional Status | Total Number Of Members |
| 1 | Maharashtra Rajya Sahakari Sangha Ltd | PUNE | Educational &Training Cooperatives | Functional | 4656 |
| 2 | Maharashtra Rajya Sahkari Audyogik Vasahat Federation Ltd Sangli | SANGLI | Agro Processing / Industrial Cooperative | Functional | 114 |
| 3 | Maharashtra Rajya Shakari Patsanstha Fedretion | PUNE | Credit &Thrift Society | Functional | 3841 |
| 4 | Maharashtra State Bhujal Fishery Co.Op. Federation Ltd., Akola | AKOLA | Fishery Cooperative | Functional | 44 |
| 5 | Maharashtra State Co-Operative Agricuture Rural Multipurpose Development Bank Ltd. | MUMBAI | Urban Cooperative Bank (UCB) | Under Liquidation | 826 |
| 6 | Maharashtra State Cooperative Textile Ltd | MUMBAI | Handloom Textile &Weavers Cooperative | Functional | 228 |
| 7 | Maharashtra State Cooperative Tribal Development Corporation Ltd. | NASHIK | Tribal-SC/ST Cooperative | Functional | 928 |
| 8 | Maharashtra State Fishermen’s Co-Operative Federation Ltd | MUMBAI | Fishery Cooperative | Functional | 3427 |
| 9 | Maharashtra Urban Co. Op. Bank Federation | MUMBAI | Credit &Thrift Society | Functional | 197 |
| 10 | Maharashtra Urban Co. Op. Bank Federation | MUMBAI | Miscellaneous Non Credit | Functional | 497 |
| 11 | Maharastra Rajya Co Operative Cotton Producer Marketing Mahasangh Ltd | MUMBAI | Handloom Textile &Weavers Cooperative | Functional | 160 |
| 12 | Narmada Navnirman Satpuda Sardar Sarovar Masty Vyvsay Sahakari Sangh Ltd. Akrani Dist.Nandurbar | NANDURBAR | Fishery Cooperative | Functional | 21 |
| 13 | The Maharashtra Rajya Sahakari Bank Association Limited | MUMBAI | Miscellaneous Non Credit | Functional | 375 |
| 14 | The Maharashtra Rajya Sahakari Banks Association Limited., Mumbai | MUMBAI | Credit &Thrift Society | Functional | 375 |
| 15 | The Maharashtra State Cooperative Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. | MUMBAI SUBURBAN | Credit &Thrift Society | Functional | 9219 |
| 16 | The Maharashtra State Co Op Sugar Factories Federation Ltd | MUMBAI | Sugar Mills Cooperative | Functional | 137 |
State Federations in Maharashtra: Basic details for reference
Agriculture & Marketing
- The Maharashtra State Co-operative Marketing Federation Ltd. (MSCMFL): Headquartered in Mumbai, it operates under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960, and focuses on agricultural marketing, price support operations, and fertilizer distribution.
Website: https://mahamarkfed.org/
- The Maharashtra State Co-operative Cotton Growers Marketing Federation Limited: This federation is responsible for procuring raw cotton directly from farmers under the monopoly procurement scheme, operating under the Department of Co-Operation, Marketing and Textiles.
Website: https://mahasahakar.maharashtra.gov.in/en/directory/
- Maharashtra State Agriculture Marketing Board (MSAMB): While more of a statutory board than a pure cooperative federation, it works closely with cooperatives to develop agricultural markets and export facilities.
Website: https://mahasahakar.maharashtra.gov.in/en/directory/
Finance & Banking
- The Maharashtra State Cooperative Banks Association Ltd. (MSCBA): Located in Mumbai, this apex body represents the Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank, all District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs), and hundreds of Urban Co-op Banks across the state.
Website: https://mscba.info/en
Dairy & Fisheries
- Maharashtra Rajya Sahakari Dudh Mahasangh Maryadit (Mahananda Dairy): The state-level apex cooperative dairy federation responsible for procuring, processing, and marketing milk and milk products.
Website: https://www.mahanand.coop
- Maharashtra Rajya Macchimar Sahakari Sangh Ltd.: The apex federation for fishermen’s cooperative societies in the state.
Housing & Consumers
- Maharashtra State Cooperative Housing Finance Society (MSCHFS): Provides long-term financial assistance and loans for cooperative housing societies across the state.
- Maharashtra State Central Consumers Cooperative Federation: Focuses on the wholesale supply of essential consumer goods to cooperative retail stores across Maharashtra.
Website: http://msccfl.in/en/
General Coordination & Education
- Maharashtra Rajya Sahakari Sangh Ltd.: Located in Pune, this is the state’s apex cooperative union, primarily responsible for cooperative education, training, and public awareness.
Website: http://www.mrsspune.in/
Know more about cooperatives in Maharashtra
- Cooperative Sector in India
- Cooperative Sector in Maharashtra
- Maharashtra Cooperative Sector Data Box
- Top 10 Sugar Cooperatives in Maharashtra
- Top 10 PACS in Maharashtra
- Top 10 Dairy Cooperatives in Maharashtra
- Top 10 Fishery Cooperatives in Maharashtra
- Top 10 Urban Cooperative Banks (UCB) in Maharashtra
- Top 10 Housing Cooperative Society (HCS) in Maharashtra
- Top 10 Credit & thrift Society in Maharashtra
- Top 10 Agro Cooperatives in Maharashtra
- Top 10 Multipurpose Cooperatives in Maharashtra
