Siddaramaiah Presents His 17th Budget; Alleges Injustice by Centre
Budgetary action — an allocation, fiscal policy change, or expenditure decision shaping how public resources flow. Reveals government priorities and affects programme implementation capacity.
Summary
Presenting the budget for 2026-27, Siddaramaiah said Karnataka remains at the forefront of the nation's development and is among the largest contributors of tax revenues to the country
Key Facts
Type Budget
Source Deccan Chronicle (RSS)
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
Key Numbers
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right