diff --git a/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties b/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties
index 65d5716d8..d0d02c154 100644
--- a/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties
+++ b/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-releaseVersion=1.17.1.RELEASE
+releaseVersion=1.18.0.RELEASE