Hyderabad: The Telangana Budget presented by deputy chief minister and finance minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu has been estimated at Rs 3,24,234 crore, with revenue expenditure pegged at Rs 2,34,406 crore and capital expenditure at Rs 47,267 crore. The per capita income stands at Rs 4,18,931, reflecting a growth rate of 10.2 percent
Significant allocations have been made towards welfare and essential sectors. Farmers’ welfare has been allotted Rs 23,179 crore, civil supplies Rs 7,366 crore, and animal husbandry Rs 1,529 crore. The power sector has received Rs 21,285 crore, education Rs 26,674 crore, and healthcare Rs 13,679 crore.
In the social welfare segment, Rs 999 crore has been earmarked for labour welfare, Rs 3,143 crore for women and child welfare, Rs 11,784 crore for SC welfare, Rs 7,937 crore for ST welfare, Rs 12,511 crore for BC welfare, and Rs 3,769 crore for minority welfare.
The government has allocated Rs 6,000 crore for Rajiv Yuva Vikasam and Rs 7,430 crore for housing. The IT sector has been allotted Rs 875 crore, industries Rs 3,490 crore, and handlooms Rs 258 crore.
Rural and infrastructure development continue to receive major focus, with Rs 33,688 crore allocated to Panchayat Raj and rural development, Rs 22,615 crore for irrigation projects, and Rs 12,759 crore for the transport department
Further, Rs 2,367 crore has been set aside for the judiciary, Rs 17,907 crore for urban development and municipal administration, and Rs 11,907 crore for law and order. Additionally, Rs 500 crore has been earmarked for Godavari Pushkaralu and Rs 1,224 crore for the tourism department.
In the previous 2025–26 budget, the Congress government had earmarked more than Rs 56,000 crore for implementing its flagship ‘six poll guarantees.’ To support its spending plans, the state had also projected raising nearly Rs 64,000 crore through open market borrowings.
Here are the LIVE updates:
1:11 pm: The Finance Minister announced another significant reform, stating that the mid-day meal scheme will now be extended to students studying in government junior colleges pursuing Intermediate education. He said this marks a new chapter in the government’s efforts toward student welfare.
He further noted that adolescence is a crucial stage, and proper nutrition during this period plays a key role in enhancing learning abilities and ensuring long-term health.
1:09 pm: Digital health cards will be issued to all citizens in Telangana, data privacy will be maintained: Bhatti
1:08 pm: The Finance Minister said that 34.37 lakh women and girls are benefiting from free bus travel under the Mahalakshmi scheme.
Women in Telangana saved Rs 9,222 crore from free travel under Mahalakshimi Scheme. So far, women in the state have availed 269.68 crore free journeys under this scheme, says Bhatti.
1:06 pm: The first phase of the Telangana Census will be conducted from May 11, 2026 to June 9, 2026.
The self-enumeration process will take place from April 26, 2026 to May 10, 2026.
The second phase is scheduled from February 9, 2027 to February 28, 2027, with March 1, 2027 set as the reference date.
1:05 pm: The Finance Minister said the government has strengthened land administration at the village level.
He stated that 8,900 personnel have been appointed, including 5,010 Village Administrative Officers, while 5,520 licensed surveyors are also providing their services.
He added that 3,76,000 new Pattadar Passbooks were issued this year.
1:00 pm: The Finance Minister said the government has implemented the Telangana Bhu Bharati Act, 2025.
He added that under the Act, a special ‘Bhudhar’ land identification system has been introduced along with an AI-based ‘Bhu Mitra’ chatbot.
12:56 pm: The 99-day Praja Palana–Pragati Pranalika programme will continue until June 12, 2026.
The programme is being implemented at the village, mandal, constituency, district, and state levels, and covers ten themes including cleanliness and file clearance, health, road safety, welfare, child safety, and anti-drug initiatives.
12:55 pm: The Finance Minister said the state is facing a heavy debt burden due to excessive borrowings by the previous government.
He stressed that fiscal discipline is the foundation of development, warning that borrowing beyond revenue capacity raises concerns about economic sustainability. He added that the previous government’s excessive borrowing placed a severe strain on the state’s finances.
The Minister further stated that the repayment period has been extended, with the principal repayment tenure now ranging between 20 and 39 years.
He noted that through debt restructuring, the amount payable between 2025–26 and 2031–32 has been reduced from Rs 34,058 crore to Rs 11,915 crore, lowering the state’s cash outflow by Rs 22,142 crore and providing significant liquidity relief.
12:54 pm: Telangana will launch the ‘Indiramma Family Life Insurance Scheme’ from June 2, 2026.
The scheme is aimed at providing life insurance coverage of Rs 5 lakh to each of the 1.15 crore families in the state.
12:50 pm: The Finance Minister said that Telangana has implemented the Rajiv Civils Abhayahastam Scheme to support civil services aspirants.
He added that under this scheme, Singareni Collieries Company provided financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh each from its CSR funds to 202 candidates who appeared for the Civil Services Main Examination this year.
12:48 pm: The Finance Minister said that Rs 7,072 crore has been secured so far under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) in the current financial year.
He noted that while maintaining cordial relations with the Central Government for the state’s development, the funds received under CSS were Rs 4,826 crore in 2021–22, compared to Rs 7,072 crore secured so far this year.
12:44 pm: The Finance Minister said the Telangana government has established a Skill University to develop a workforce aligned with international standards.
He added that once the construction of Future City is completed, it will stand alongside global cities and emerge as an international tourist destination.
12:43 pm: Targetting the BRS, Finance Minister said that the previous government did not properly utilise funds received under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) between 2014 and 2023.
12:37 pm: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka presented the 2026–27 Budget with an outlay of Rs 3,24,234 crore, compared to Rs 3,05,000 crore in 2025–26.
He also stated that Telangana’s growth rate is improving even as the country’s overall growth slows down.
12:36 pm: Telangana’s growth rate is improving even as the country’s growth slows down: FM Mallu
12:35 pm: The Finance Minister said Telangana is taking a historic step with the establishment of “Bharat Future City” over 30,000 acres.
He added that with the construction of radial roads, a greenfield national highway directly connecting the city to Machilipatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh, underground power systems, and eco-friendly smart grids, the project will serve as a model of sustainable development.
12:34 pm: The Budget allocates Rs 2,34,406 crore towards revenue expenditure and Rs 47,267 crore for capital expenditure.
12:21 pm: The Finance Minister said the per capita income for 2025–26 is Rs 4.18 lakh, registering a growth of 10.2 percent.
He noted that the national average per capita income is Rs 2.19 lakh, adding that Telangana’s per capita income is Rs 1.99 lakh higher.
He also stated that Telangana aims to become a $1 trillion economy by 2036 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047.
12:17 pm: The Finance Minister said the government aims to strengthen higher education in the state on par with global institutions such as Stanford.
He stated that Telangana’s GSDP for 2025–26 is estimated at Rs 17.84 lakh crore, with a growth rate of 10.7 percent.
He added that the state’s growth is 2.7 percent higher than the national average and that Telangana contributes 5 percent to the country’s GDP.
12:13 pm: The Finance Minister said the government is carefully returning tax revenues to the people. He added that farmers’ welfare, women’s empowerment, skill-based education, and infrastructure development are the key focus areas of the Budget.
While maintaining fiscal discipline, the government is also working to fulfill the promises it has made, he said.
12:10 pm: The Finance Minister said the government is rectifying the mistakes of the previous regime and repaying its debts. He added that record investments have been attracted within two years.
“Despite global challenges, we have prepared a budget aimed at serving the people,” he said.
12:08 pm: Bhatti begins Budget speech, says “Telangana emerging like phoenix from ashes.”
12:05 pm: BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao led party MLAs to the Assembly carrying placards, alleging that the Congress government had failed to implement the six guarantees promised during the election campaign
12:02 pm: Telangana deputy chief minister and finance minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka presented copies of the 2026–27 Budget to Legislative Council Chairman Gutta Sukhender Reddy and Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad.
11:36 am: TPCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud criticises Telangana’s share in Union Budget 2026-27 ahead of state budget
11:33 am: BRS MLAs and MLCs staged a protest at Gun Park, demanding legal status for the six guarantees promised by the Congress party.
The legislators held placards and planned to demonstrate near the Martyrs’ Memorial.
Leaders Harish Rao and KT Rama Rao (KTR), along with other MLAs and MLCs, reached Gun Park. The MLAs are set to march to the Assembly carrying placards.
10:59 am: The Telangana State Cabinet, chaired by chief minister Revanth Reddy, convened in the Assembly Committee Hall. During the meeting, the Cabinet approved the state budget for the financial year 2026–27.
10: 57 am: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla stated that the Telangana Budget 2026–27 will prioritize inclusive growth. He also noted that the state’s projected GSDP for 2025–26 stands at Rs 17.82 lakh crore, reflecting robust economic growth and stability.
10:50 am: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka arrived at the State Assembly, where he was received by Finance Department Principal Secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania, Planning and Finance Department Secretary Gaurav Uppal, and other officials.
10:19 am: TPCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud criticises Telangana’s share in Union Budget 2026-27 ahead of state budget
10:09 am: Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka offers prayers at Nalla Pochamma Temple ahead of Budget presentation
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