As the State Budget for 2026-27 approaches, a debate is emerging over the allocation of capital grants to Bengaluru's five city corporations. Urban experts and activists are pushing for a formula-based distribution to ensure financial parity, citing significant revenue generation disparities between corporations. However, the State government indicates a 'need-based,' discretionary approach, considering pending and proposed projects, rather than a fixed formula. A previous proposal for a Finance Advisory Committee to guide grant distribution was omitted from the final governance act.