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Rates increased from 17.4% in 2010 to 22.7% in 2013 (p&lt;0.001) with an absolute risk increase from 1% to 5% during this time-period. Women aged 25+ years\u2009old, being nulliparous, having at least a secondary school education, a body mass index 25+ and\u2009a multiple gestation pregnancy were more likely to deliver by CS. Perinatal mortality was higher among babies delivered vaginally than those delivered by CS (4.5% vs 2.7%, p&lt;0.001). Prolonged and obstructed labour as the reported reason for CS increased over time for both nulliparous and multiparous women (p&lt;0.001), and 6% to 10% women had no clear reason for CS. Perinatal mortality was higher among babies born vaginally than those delivered by CS (adjusted OR: 0.65, 95%\u2009CI 0.56 to 0.76, p&lt;0.001).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Rates of CS increased over time in rural Maharashtra, exceeding WHO recommendations. Characteristics associated with CS and outcomes of CS were similar to previous reports. Further studies are needed to ensure accuracy of reported reasons for CS, why obstructed and prolonged labour leading to CS is increasing in this population and what leads to CS without a clear indication. 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