#Budget 2026

Budget signals sharper focus on city transport and local infrastructure

New allocations prioritize bus fleets, safer junctions, and maintenance grants for fast-growing urban districts.

New skills grants target smaller industrial clusters

Training centers will be asked to work directly with local employers on job-linked short courses.

Tax receipts remain steady, but capital spending pace slows

Monthly fiscal data points to resilient revenue and a more cautious approach to project disbursements.