Telangana Budget 2026: State presents Rs 3.24 lakh cr budget for FY27, focus on infra, poll promises

The Telangana government on Friday presented a budget of Rs 3.24 lakh crore for the year 2026-27, up by nearly Rs 20,000 crore over the previous year, prioritising its flagship programmes such as Musi Riverfront beautification and Hyderabad Metrorail Phase 2 and 3, besides fulfilment of poll promises.

Presenting the budget in the assembly, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said the revenue expenditure was pegged at Rs 2,34,406 crore, and capital expenditure at Rs 47,267 crore.

The government granted Rs 23,179 crore to the agriculture sector, followed by Energy at Rs 21,285 crore.

The minister proposed an allocation of Rs 17,907 crore for the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department and set aside Rs 13,679 crore for the Medical and Health Department.

"This Budget is a charter of resolve to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of the people of Telangana. We have designed it to reflect the comprehensive development of the State. We are governing in adherence to constitutional values and with transparency. We do not lie for applause. This government works on the foundation of facts," he said.

In 2025-26, Telangana's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), at current prices, is Rs 17,82,198 crore compared to the previous year, the growth rate has been recorded at 10.7 per cent.

In the financial year 2025-26, at current prices, the State's per capita income stood at Rs 4,18,931, with a growth rate of 10.2 per cent., the minister said.