Gujarat Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai on Wednesday (February 18, 2026) tabled the State Budget for the financial year 2026–27 in the State Assembly, focusing on digital governance, tourism promotion, and creation of sports infrastructure ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
With a total outlay of ₹4,08,053 crore, the budget is the largest ever presented in the State’s history. It focuses on regional growth, welfare initiatives, and sector-specific investments.
The announcement came weeks after the Union Budget was presented on February 1, amid keen interest over the State’s fiscal priorities and development roadmap for the coming year. In a notable visual departure, the budget document cover features Kansari Devi, a tribal goddess, illustrated in the traditional Warli art style.
The Budget, with an estimated surplus of ₹974 crore and no new taxes, continued the 5% tax rebate for electric vehicles. This fiscal year, ₹63,184 crore was allotted to the Education department, followed by ₹33,504 crore to the Urban Development department and ₹29,709 crore to the Roads and Buildings department. The total outlay increased by 10.2% (₹3,70,250 crore) to ₹4,08,053 crore over the previous financial year, Mr. Desai said.
