Karnataka Budget Highlights: CM Siddaramaiah tables 17th state budget worth Rs 4.48 lakh crore with flood relief and AI in focus
Published on: March 6, 2026, 11:25 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Karnataka Budget 2026: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the 2026-27 State Budget. The budget focuses on technology-driven growth, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability. Key announcements include AI centers in Bengaluru and a Leopard Rehabilitation Centre. A World Bank-funded program will address Bengaluru flooding. The Chief Minister also highlighted the impact of GST rate rationalisation on state collections.
