Karnataka Budget 2026–27: CM Siddaramaiah likely to focus on welfare schemes, infra development in Bengaluru and backward regions
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will present Karnataka’s budget for 2026–27 on Friday, March 6th at 10:15 a.m., with an emphasis on welfare schemes and infrastructure development in Bengaluru and backward regions. The budget is expected to project a revenue deficit due to factors impacting revenue targets for 2025–26. The size of the budget is projected to reach ₹4.20 lakh crore, and the 14-day session will conclude on March 27th. Siddaramaiah’s 17th budget is expected to criticize the BJP-led NDA government's policies, including fund allocation disparities, MGNREGA changes, and GST rationalization impacts. The session also provides an opportunity for both the ruling Congress and opposition parties to strategize.
12 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Vijayendra, the BJP State president, condemned the 2026-27 Karnataka state budget, accusing the Chief Minister of driving the state into debt through excessive borrowing.
14 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Karnataka's Chief Minister promised additional funding for the third phase of the Upper Krishna Project (UKP) to address regional imbalances in the state.
— The Hindu
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed that byelection dates for Bagalkot and Davangere Assembly constituencies will be announced within a week.
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