Delhi Assembly Sets Budget Session
Delhi's Assembly will convene its budget session on March 16th. The session is expected to focus on the city's key financial allocations and development priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
The upcoming budget will be the second presented by the government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also holds the finance portfolio. This budget is seen as setting the policy direction for the government's second year in office. For the fiscal year 2025-26, the government presented a record budget of ₹1 lakh crore. Officials suggest the total outlay for 2026-27 is expected to see a moderate increase over the previous year's allocation. Early indications suggest a strong focus on infrastructure and education in the 2026-27 budget. Specific proposals under review include the expansion of "CM Shri Schools," the construction of more smart classrooms, and upgrades to government school infrastructure. Key areas expected to receive significant allocations are road development, water supply systems, and civic infrastructure upgrades. There is a planned emphasis on the "wall to wall carpeting" of roads, laying new sewer lines, and projects for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna river. In January 2026, the government had already increased its capital expenditure for the 2025-26 fiscal year to ₹30,248 crore to boost infrastructure projects. The upcoming budget is expected to continue this trend, with a focus on capital projects and improving public services. The Economic Survey 2025-26 is also expected to be tabled during the Assembly session. This will provide a detailed report card on the city's economy, covering macroeconomic performance and sectoral shifts, which will form the backdrop for the new budget's proposals.
