Gandhinagar, January 16, 2026 — The Gujarat Legislative Assembly is scheduled to hold its budget session from February 15 to 20, 2026, during which the state budget will be presented by Finance Minister Shankar Chaudhary. The session will focus on outlining the government’s financial priorities, development plans, and allocation of resources for various sectors in the upcoming fiscal year.
Shankar Chaudhary, who holds the portfolio of Finance Minister of Gujarat, is expected to present key proposals related to infrastructure development, education, health, agriculture, and industrial growth. Analysts anticipate that the budget will also emphasize economic recovery post-pandemic, employment generation, and support for startups and small businesses in the state.
The session will begin with customary formalities, including the Governor’s address, followed by debates on the government’s financial proposals. Lawmakers are expected to discuss and suggest amendments to the allocations proposed in the budget, ensuring alignment with the state’s socio-economic priorities.
This annual budget session is critical for Gujarat as it sets the roadmap for fiscal management, development projects, and public welfare schemes for the coming year. Stakeholders, including business communities, educational institutions, and farmers’ organizations, are closely monitoring the session for announcements that could impact their sectors.
The Gujarat Assembly’s budget presentation is widely reported to focus on boosting investment, enhancing infrastructure, and strengthening social welfare schemes, reflecting the state government’s commitment to inclusive growth.
