Andhra Pradesh Unveils ₹3.32 Lakh Crore Budget, Boosts Capital Spending to Peak

• Andhra Pradesh presented a ₹3,32,205 crore Budget for 2026–27, focusing on school education, welfare, and infrastructure.
• School Education received the highest allocation at ₹32,308 crore, followed by Welfare (₹23,650 crore) and Health (₹19,306 crore).
• The state significantly increased capital expenditure to a record ₹53,915 crore, up from ₹39,498 crore in 2025–26.
• Key infrastructure focus areas include Energy, Logistics, Amaravati, Industrial Promotion, and Irrigation projects like Polavaram.
• The Budget aims for an asset-backed growth model while maintaining social commitments, with revenue deficit narrowing and fiscal deficit easing.