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Uncertainty over Union Budget allocations has pushed Telangana into a fiscal squeeze. With no firm Central support for major projects, the State may rely on higher borrowings, asset monetisation and tax revisions to sustain welfare and infrastructure commitments

The State’s 2026-27 budget process has drawn criticism after review meetings were postponed and the session delayed. With Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka in Delhi, concerns have emerged over bureaucratic dominance and lack of ministerial oversight in budget planning.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has accused the Congress government in Telangana of deceptive budgeting that has pushed the state into a debt trap. Citing the latest CAG report, he demanded a White Paper in the Assembly to explain inflated revenue targets, breaches of borrowing limits, and off-budget liabilities.

Uncertainty over Central allocations in the Union Budget 2026–27 is likely to delay Telangana’s Budget presentation, with officials reassessing revenue projections and expenditure priorities amid the absence of firm funding commitments for major infrastructure and welfare projects

The Congress government in Telangana is preparing a bigger Budget for 2026-27 with an outlay of up to Rs. 3.25 lakh crore, even as the current year sees spending shortfalls, revenue gaps and rising dependence on borrowings.

Telangana’s finances are under severe strain, with revenue mobilisation faltering and borrowings overshooting sanctioned limits. The Congress government has sought Rs 1.3 lakh crore in grants and project approvals from the Union government, alongside aggressive borrowing plans.

The Telangana government has initiated preparations for the 2026-27 State Budget, directing departments to submit proposals by January 3 and revised estimates for 2025-26. Departments have been cautioned against inflated demands and barred from proposing new schemes without prior approval.

Dy CM told officials to prioritise revenue-generating areas, mobilise central funds, and complete pending projects based on urgency.

Completion of massive undertakings like Sitarama Lift Irrigation Project may prove to be a daunting task

The former minister flayed the government for ignoring the district in the budget by not allocating sufficient funds

The Telangana government's meagre Rs 600 crore allocation for the Indiramma Aathmeeya Bharosa scheme in the 2025-26 budget has raised serious questions about the Congress' commitment to welfare programmes

Over Rs 5 lakh crore budget required to fulfil promises made by the Congress, says Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao

Says Congress made meagre allocations for agriculture and allied sectors though it would need Rs 42,000 crore per annum

Questions how the Congress government plans to generate necessary resources to cover deficit

Accuses Congress government of misplaced priorities, exaggerated claims and unfulfilled promises

The much-touted Six Guarantees, the Congress party’s electoral plank, seem to have been significantly diluted in the State's budget for 2025-26

Says it prioritised the sole task of sending funds to Delhi to "please the bosses", criticises Congress for failing to implement its six guarantees within promised 100-day timeframe

Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka tabled the budget in the State Assembly, with emphasis on economic growth and welfare initiatives

The allocation of Rs 465 crores this year for sports is Rs 100 crores more than the last year’s budgetary provision

Following this, the business advisory committee, chaired by Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, decided to extend the session until March 27. During the meeting, it was also agreed that the State budget would be presented on March 19.