Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta disclosed the budget for 2025-26, outlining plans to raise funds through various means. This includes Rs 16,700 crore from market borrowings via RBI and Rs 2,500 crore as interest-free loans under the SASCI scheme. External aid, recoveries, and an opening balance will also contribute to the budget.
A significant portion of Rs 62,550 crore is allocated for schemes and projects, with Rs 41,150 crore earmarked for establishment expenditure. The revenue budget amounts to Rs 72,900.28 crore, while the capital budget is set at Rs 30,799.72 crore. Chief Minister Gupta highlighted the expectation to generate Rs 74,000 crore from tax revenues, with GST contributing the most at Rs 43,500 crore.
Various sources will contribute to the funds, with non-tax revenue estimated at Rs 900 crore and substantial amounts expected from centrally sponsored schemes and central assistance. Additionally, funds from specific projects like the National Mission for Clean Ganga and the Delhi Assembly project are also accounted for in the budget.
