| Champ: | Stan Wawrinka |
| Runner: | Borna Ćorić |
| Score: | 6–3, 7–5 |
| Type: | singles doubles |
| Draw: | 28 (4 / 3) |
| Seeds: | 8 |
| Before Name: | Aircel Chennai Open – Singles |
| After Name: | Aircel Chennai Open – Singles |
| Main Name: | Maharashtra Open |
See main article: 2016 Aircel Chennai Open.
Stan Wawrinka was the two-time defending champion and successfully defended his title, defeating Borna Ćorić in the final, 6–3, 7–5. He did not lose a single set in the entire tournament.
The top four seeds received a bye into the second round.