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The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) standing committee has approved a budget of ₹11,460 crore for the financial year 2026-27. This is a slight increase over the current year’s revised estimates. A significant portion of the budget (₹2,260 crore) is earmarked for newly merged areas. Revenue projections are conservative, with internal revenue expected to increase only marginally. State government grants are increasing, while central government grants are decreasing. Major expenditures include road projects under H-CITI. The budget will now be presented to the council’s general body and then the state government for approval. The committee also approved other items, including a tour for corporators and officials.

News Article:

Hyderabad, India – December 30, 2025 – The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is poised to spend ₹11,460 crore in the upcoming financial year 2026-27, after the standing committee greenlit the proposed budget. The approved budget represents a modest increase over the revised ₹11,010 crore allocated for the current financial year.

A key focus of the budget is the integration of newly merged areas, with ₹2,260 crore specifically designated for development in these zones. However, the GHMC projects relatively slow revenue growth, anticipating only a 10% increase compared to the 2024-25 fiscal year. Internal revenue is forecast at ₹4,651 crore.

The budgetary landscape reflects shifting funding sources. State government grants are projected to increase to ₹3,500 crore, while funding from the central government is expected to decline significantly to ₹719 crore.

On the expenditure side, road development under the H-CITI project will receive the largest allocation at ₹1,340 crore. An additional ₹1,050 crore has been allocated to H-CITI roads, maintenance and drainage. Debt servicing is also reduced.

The proposed budget now moves to the council’s general body for consideration before being submitted to the state government for final approval. In addition to the budget, the standing committee approved 15 other agenda items, including a proposal for a corporator and official tour of Chandigarh and Ahmedabad.

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