West Bengal Government Prepares 2026-27 Budget Amid Fiscal Challenges and Reform Goals
West Bengal's new government faces significant fiscal challenges as it prepares the 2026-27 budget amid a declining economic performance and high debt levels. The state’s per capita GDP lags behind peers, with revenue deficits limiting capital expenditure on infrastructure and public services. Officials aim to address the fiscal crisis through central funds, asset sales, and attracting private investment, while emphasizing the need for institutional reforms to overcome internal deadlocks and enable sustainable economic growth.