<p>Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday held a preliminary meeting with the finance department to take stock of the state’s fiscal position ahead of the 2026-27 Budget, which is expected to be presented in March.</p>.<p>According to a finance department official, there was a general briefing to the CM about the fiscal position and preliminary preparations. The 2026-27 Budget will be Siddaramaiah’s record 17th outing as the finance minister. </p>
<p>Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday held a preliminary meeting with the finance department to take stock of the state’s fiscal position ahead of the 2026-27 Budget, which is expected to be presented in March.</p>.<p>According to a finance department official, there was a general briefing to the CM about the fiscal position and preliminary preparations. The 2026-27 Budget will be Siddaramaiah’s record 17th outing as the finance minister. </p>
