Hyderabad: Telangana revenue deficit came under fresh political criticism after BRS MLC Dr. Dasoju Sravan alleged that the Congress government had weakened the state’s finances during the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year. Citing the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report for the quarter ending June 2026, he claimed the government’s budget estimates did not reflect the actual financial position.
Sravan said the government had projected a revenue surplus of ₹6,857.76 crore in the 2026-27 Budget. However, he claimed the CAG report showed a revenue deficit of ₹12,289.38 crore during the first three months of the financial year. According to him, the treasury slipped into a monthly deficit of more than ₹4,000 crore.
He also alleged that the government exhausted ₹21,919.23 crore, or 37.5% of its annual net borrowing limit of ₹58,458.71 crore during the April-June period. In addition, he claimed the state recorded a primary deficit of ₹14,141.05 crore. He alleged that fresh borrowings were being used to service existing debt. No new assets were being created, he claimed.
Telangana revenue deficit figures cited from CAG report
Referring to the CAG data, the BRS leader claimed total revenue receipts reached only 17% of the annual target. Tax revenue stood at 21%, he alleged. GST collections reached 22.72%. Stamps and registration revenue stood at 23.08%. Sales tax collections reached 24%. Excise revenue stood at 18.23%. Non-tax revenue reached 7.55%. Central grants stood at 5.71% of the annual target.
Meanwhile, Sravan alleged that the slowdown in registration revenue reflected weakness in the real estate sector. He also sought an investigation into the alleged diversion of liquor revenue. Besides, he raised concerns over sand revenue collections. He further criticised the government’s efforts to secure Central grants.
The BRS leader also alleged that several welfare commitments remained unimplemented. These included Rythu Bharosa, Rythu Bima, Rythu Bonus, KCR Kit, enhanced pensions, unemployment allowance and job-related promises. Moreover, he claimed spending on education and healthcare remained below commitments. According to him, fee reimbursement and Aarogyasri dues were still pending.
Sravan also demanded that the government explain how it planned to implement its election promises after the reported deterioration in state finances. He called for an end to expenditure on promotional campaigns. In addition, he sought a White Paper on the state’s financial position, including liquor revenue, sand revenue and overall finances.
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