Telangana recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 15,096 crore in the first six months of 2026-27 as expenditure outpaced receipts. Higher borrowing limits, substantial interest payments, pension commitments and weak non-tax revenue collections are adding to the State’s fiscal pressures.
State’s fiscal health increasingly hinges on turning sunk investments into productive capital, as incomplete irrigation and industrial projects constrain economic returns
BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan alleged that the latest CAG report exposed Telangana's worsening financial position, citing a revenue deficit despite a surplus budget. He questioned the government's borrowing, infrastructure plans and ability to fulfil election promises amid rising debt
