Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu called the ₹3.32 lakh crore Andhra Pradesh budget for 2026-27 a solid effort amid inherited challenges, promising even stronger plans ahead with central support and growth in key sectors.
Andhra Pradesh's 2026-27 budget allocates Rs 51,012 crore for Backward Classes welfare amid a total outlay of Rs 3.32 lakh crore, marking a rise from last year and underscoring the coalition government's focus on inclusive growth.
The Andhra Pradesh government has formed a Special Investigation Team following High Court orders to examine alleged irregularities in the APPSC Group-I recruitment process.
Former Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy called the state's 2026-27 budget a "bundle of lies," accusing the coalition government of hiding facts and inflating claims amid rising debt.
The Communist Party of India has criticised Andhra Pradesh's 2026-27 budget as a "self-congratulatory exercise" that overlooks key election promises on jobs, women's aid, and debt management.
CPI(M) has labelled the 2026-27 Andhra Pradesh state budget regressive, warning of a ₹75,000 crore fiscal deficit and heavy borrowings that could strain finances while neglecting welfare promises.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed the state's progress post-budget, saying Andhra Pradesh is on track for stronger finances and development in the coming years despite inherited challenges.
Andhra Pradesh unveiled a ₹3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026-27 on February 14, with strong focus on Amaravati development, education, health, and rural welfare under the Swarna Andhra
Andhra Pradesh's Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav unveiled the 2026-27 budget, launching Amaravati Quantum Valley with a dedicated Quantum Computing Centre.
