The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) presented its budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, projecting a net surplus of ₹143.05 crore. The budget, presented by Chairman Keshav Chandra, forecasts total receipts of ₹5,953.07 crore and expenditures of ₹5,810.02 crore. Key initiatives include installing 2,000 CCTVs under the Safe City project, enhancing water supply control, implementing AI-based flood prediction, and expanding solar energy use. Property tax rates will remain unchanged, and the council aims to balance modernization with heritage conservation and environmental sustainability.