Today the Karnataka State Budget for 2026-27 is being presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. This marks his 17th budget presentation, surpassing all previous records held by former Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers in the state.
Karnataka Budget 2026 Timing and Venue
The budget speech will be delivered at 10:15 AM at the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
Political analysts and observers have noted that the speech begins just 15 minutes before the start of Rahu Kala, a departure from traditional superstitions often seen in state politics.
What You Can Expect: The "Guarantee" Balance
The total budget outlay is expected to exceed ₹4.1 lakh crore, potentially reaching up to ₹4.3 lakh crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
- Welfare Schemes: The state’s priorities include the five main guarantee schemes, with continued infusion of funds.
- Infrastructure: Massive sums for Namma Metro expansion and the peripheral ring road projects in Bengaluru.
- Agriculture & Rural Development: New programs to help farmers with rising administrative costs.
- Fiscal Management: Addressing the revenue deficit while managing total liabilities, which are projected to stay within the 25% GSDP limit.
How to Watch Live
The public can watch the LIVE stream of the budget speech in Kannada on the following platforms:
- Official Government Webcast: Available at webcast.gov.in/karassembly.
- News Channels: The mainstream news channels including TV9 Kannada, News18 Kannada, and Suvarna News are providing live analyses and live reports on their YouTube channels.
- Social Media: This will be broadcast on the official X (formerly Twitter) handles of the Chief Minister of Karnataka and the Information Department (DIPR).
