Subsidies bill goes up by over ₹9,200 crore

The Karnataka government's budget estimates for 2026-27 show a significant increase in its subsidy bill, rising from ₹93,943.20 crore to ₹1,03,143.77 crore. This rise is attributed to expansion of beneficiary coverage and upward revision of benefit levels under various welfare schemes, primarily driven by the Energy, Finance, Revenue, Transport, and Agriculture and Horticulture Departments. The Medium Term Fiscal Plan (MTFP) report warns that sustained pressure on the revenue account due to rising subsidies can constrain fiscal space and affect expenditure quality.