Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented a Rs 1,03,700-crore budget in the Delhi Assembly for the financial year 2026-27, saying this time it is based more on a green approach, focusing on environment protection and overall development of the city by upgrading the infrastructure to give a push to economic growth.
According to Rekha Gupta, the capital expenditure has been increased giving a further boost to infrastructure development across the city. She emphasised that every policy in the budget has been taken keeping in mind its impact on the environment. 21 per cent of the total budget has been allocated for “green budget” with environment protection initiatives.
In her budget speech in the Assembly, CM Gupta stated that as every city has a unique identity, the national capital is known for its ability to continuously reinvent itself. According to her, the city doesn’t get bogged down by challenges. Instead, it gains strength from them and moves ahead with a greater pace. The aim is to develop the city without leaving behind any part and give a push to the economy by taking it forward with people coming from all the sections of society.
The budget estimates for 2026-27 is Rs 3,700 crore higher as compared to the previous year, which was Rs 1,00,000 crore.
Gupta noted that 70.3 per cent of the budget has been allocated for revenue expenditure while 29.7 per cent has been earmarked for capital expenditure.
She shared that the government’s plan is to focus on strengthening fiscal discipline and increase capital investment during the upcoming financial year.
Notably, the Rs 1,03,700 crore budget is proposed for 2026-27 to be financed from the components that include Revenue Receipt of Rs 74,000 crore from own tax revenue, including, GST Rs 43,500 crore, VAT Rs 8,500 crore, Stamp & Registration Fees Rs 11,000 crore, State Excise Rs 7,200 crore, Taxes on Vehicles Rs 3,800 crore.
From own tax revenue, it will be Rs 900 crore, Rs 3931.16 crore from Centrally Sponsored Scheme, Rs 968.01 crore as Normal Central Assistance, and Other Grants from MHA, around Rs 591 crore from Central Road Funds, Rs 1,500 crore from Government of India under National Mission Clean Ganga, Rs 100 crore from National Disaster Management Authority, and Rs 1.90 crore for NeVA project for the Vidhan Sabha.
According to the CM, the PWD and Urban Development & Housing have been allocated Rs 5,921 crore and Rs 7,887, respectively for upgrading the infrastructure, to improve overall quality of life for people.
To transform urban mobility in the city, a Bill for the creation of ‘Delhi Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (DUMTA)’ is under process for which an outlay of Rs 5 crore is proposed for 2026-27.
According to the CM, the Economic Survey released on Monday makes it clear that backed by enterprising citizens and a vibrant economy, Delhi has consistently outpaced the national average in growth.
She said earlier during the financial years 2021- 22, 2023- 24, and 2024-25, there was less investment in basic infrastructure with freebies culture which impacted the growth rate. Taking a dig at the previous regime, she alleged that earlier, Delhi’s progress was hindered by corruption and short-sightedness but presently the national capital is undergoing a transformative change.
She pointed that the policies are not just announcements, but delivering actual results on ground. The governance now is not just about systems, it’s about building trust, she added.
Development is now visible in citizens’ lives with Delhi racing ahead with the power of a ‘Triple Engine’ government, she asserted. “Our goal is flawless connectivity, climate resilient corridors, and technologically secured roads for Delhi.”