state budget news

Himachal may have to borrow more money: CM Sukhu

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during budget session in Shimla on Monday. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 31, 2026 03:38 am IST

BRS, BJP slam budget, allege non-fulfilment of poll promises

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india news

Published on Mar 21, 2026 06:59 am IST

Debt-to-GDP ratio down from 48% to 45% with fiscal mgmt: Cheema

The Punjab assembly on Wednesday passed the state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, presented by finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema, after a three-day debate. Concluding the discussion, Cheema highlighted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s achievements over the past four years and addressed concerns raised by MLAs.

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 12, 2026 07:32 am IST

Chief secretary-led expert panel studying fiscal impact of old pension scheme: Punjab FM

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 11, 2026 10:28 pm IST

Arunachal: Budget focuses on infrastructure, hydropower generation

Arunachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Chowna Mein presented the state budget for 2026–27. (HT photo)

others

Published on Mar 10, 2026 04:30 pm IST

Maha govt plans to replicate Pune ZP initiatives across state

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’s presentation of the state budget on March 6 highlighted two initiatives launched by Pune Zilla Parishad with plans to replicate them across all districts. (HT FILE)

pune news

Published on Mar 08, 2026 06:44 am IST

Haryana CM Saini to present budget on Monday

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the finance department portfolio, will present the state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal in the assembly on Monday. (@cmohry X)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 02, 2026 05:38 am IST

Georgia $1,000 tax refund 2026: Who qualifies?

Refunds are expected to be issued using the payment method selected on taxpayers’ returns.

us news

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 02:37 pm IST

Populist schemes, revenue gap take a toll: No major schemes, projects likely in next state budget

The Ladki Bahin Yojana entitles poor women aged 21 and 65 years to a monthly dole. (HT Photo)

mumbai news

Published on Feb 24, 2026 03:54 am IST

It’s a ‘farewell budget’ for BJP govt: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav addressing media persons in Lucknow on Wednesday. (HT)

lucknow news

Published on Feb 11, 2026 07:13 pm IST

Ahead of budget, CM freezes spending from Feb 15

As soon as he began reviewing preparations for the state budget for 2026–27, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered a freeze on fresh procurement and expenditure proposals from February 15. The idea is to curb last-minute and non-priority spending. (@CMOMaharashtra)

mumbai news

Published on Feb 05, 2026 05:34 am IST

Delhi govt likely to table Economic Survey 2025-26 next month

Finance department set a January 29 deadline, but inputs from some departments are still pending, officials said. (HT Archive)

delhi news

Published on Feb 05, 2026 04:56 am IST

‘Central grants in aid crucial for meeting Bihar budget targets’

patna news

Published on Feb 05, 2026 04:12 am IST

Budget will be prepared only through public participation: Haryana CM

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini in Kurukshetra University on Thursday. (File)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 23, 2026 05:04 am IST

State budget: State to get higher outlay between ₹3.20L-cr to ₹3.24L-cr

Bihar finance minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav will attend a meeting of meeting with Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. (X:sathi_foundtion)

patna news

Published on Jan 09, 2026 08:00 pm IST

1,000 km of rural roads in Punjab to be strengthened: Harpal Cheema

india news

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 02:37 pm IST

Punjab Budget: Expenditure of ₹2.36 lakh crore, 1st ‘drug census’ | Takeaways

Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the budget as chief minister Bhagwant Mann looked on in the Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh.

india news

Published on Mar 26, 2025 01:37 pm IST

State’s bank guarantees to govt agencies cross ₹1 lakh crore

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar arrives for the Budget session of the state Assembly, at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai, Monday, March 3, 2025. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)(PTI03_03_2025_000118A) (PTI)

mumbai news

Published on Mar 23, 2025 07:32 am IST

Chaos in Karnataka assembly: 18 BJP MLAs suspended for six months

The suspension came after the legislators created a ruckus during the session.

bengaluru news

Published on Mar 21, 2025 05:20 pm IST

High-end EVs to cost more as bill to increase tax tabled in Maha assembly

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mumbai news

Published on Mar 20, 2025 06:56 am IST

Haryana CM presents ₹2.05 lakh cr budget with aim to make state ‘future capable’

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, presenting the state budget for 2025-26 in the assembly in Chandigarh on Monday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

chandigarh news

Updated on Mar 17, 2025 05:07 pm IST

Big announcements expected for farmersin budget today: Agri minister

Regarding hailstorm damage, he said that farmers should register on the e-kshatipurti portal to receive financial assistance. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 17, 2025 06:10 am IST

‘Never expected such debate’: Rupee symbol designer surprised over TN Budget row

**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image released by @annamalai_k via X on March 13, 2025, the logo of the 2024-25 Tamil Nadu budget, above, and the logo of the 2025-26 Tamil Nadu budget. The Tamil Nadu government has replaced the Devanagari rupee symbol with a Tamil letter in its logo for the budget 2025-26, which will be tabled in the state Assembly on Friday. (@annamalai_k via PTI Photo)(PTI03_13_2025_000195B)

india news

Published on Mar 13, 2025 11:09 pm IST