This is the most referenced section. Rates are provided for:
| Item Description | Unit | DSR 2017-18 Rate (₹) Zone Pune | | --- | --- | --- | | P.C.C. 1:4:8 using 40mm aggregate | cum | 3,850 – 4,200 | | R.C.C. M20 (1:1.5:3) with OPC 43 grade | cum | 5,950 – 6,450 | | R.C.C. M25 with superplasticizer (for bridges) | cum | 6,800 – 7,350 | pwd dsr 2017-18 maharashtra
Note: These rates excluded taxes. Contractors added GST @ 18% or applicable VAT/CST (for old stocks) as per transition rules. This is the most referenced section
To understand the obsolescence and inflation, compare a single item: RCC M20 | Item Description | Unit | DSR 2017-18
| DSR Edition | Avg Rate (per cum) – Nagpur Zone | % Increase | | --- | --- | --- | | DSR 2017-18 | ₹6,100 | - | | DSR 2019-20 | ₹7,250 | +18.8% | | DSR 2022-23 | ₹9,150 | +26.2% (over 2019-20) |
This illustrates why the 2017-18 edition is unsuitable for active tenders in 2024–25, but essential for legacy cost verification.
Context: The steel rates in DSR 2017-18 were volatile, reflecting global iron ore price fluctuations. By December 2017, market rates slightly overshot the DSR schedule, leading to escalation claims.