Puducherry Budget 2026-27 to be presented on Aug 24 by CM Rangasamy
Synopsis
Puducherry's new government gets its first real fiscal test on 24 August, when Chief Minister N. Rangasamy — in his record fifth term and holding the Finance portfolio — presents the Budget 2026-27. The session reconvenes a legislature that sat only once, in May, before being adjourned.
Key Takeaways
Puducherry Budget 2026-27 will be presented on 24 August by Chief Minister N.
Rangasamy , who holds the Finance portfolio.
The Assembly session begins at 9:30 am with Lieutenant Governor K.
Kailashnathan's address; the budget presentation is scheduled for 3 pm .
The 16th Puducherry Legislative Assembly first met on 20 May before being adjourned.
Rangasamy was sworn in for a record fifth term as Chief Minister on 13 May at Lok Niwas .
Proceedings will be available live on the Assembly's website, social media platforms, and local television channels.
The Business Advisory Committee will decide the overall duration of the session.
Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, who also holds the Finance portfolio, will present the Budget 2026-27 on 24 August when the Puducherry Legislative Assembly reconvenes after its first session in May. Pro-tem Speaker A. Anbalagan confirmed the schedule on Friday, 7 August, addressing reporters at the Assembly complex.
Session Schedule and Proceedings
The Assembly session on 24 August will commence at 9:30 am with an address by Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan. Chief Minister Rangasamy will follow with the budget presentation at 3 pm. The Business Advisory Committee is set to meet separately to determine the overall duration of the session.
Public Access and Transparency
Speaker Anbalagan said arrangements have been made for citizens to watch the Assembly proceedings live through the Assembly's official website, social media platforms, and local television channels. Bills and other documents tabled in the House will also be published on the Assembly's website, he added.
Background: The 16th Assembly's First Session
The 16th Puducherry Legislative Assembly held its first meeting on 20 May, after which the session was adjourned. Lieutenant Governor Kailashnathan had administered the oath of office and secrecy to N. Rangasamy as Chief Minister for a record fifth term on 13 May, at a ceremony held at Lok Niwas.
Rangasamy's Portfolio and Cabinet
Chief Minister Rangasamy has retained several key departments, including Planning and Finance; Personnel and Administrative Reforms; Revenue and Excise; Health and Family Welfare; Transport; Science, Technology and Environment; and Information and Publicity, among others. Earlier this week, portfolios were allotted to six Ministers in the Union Territory. With the budget presentation now scheduled, the new government is set to outline its fiscal priorities for the coming year.
Point of View
With limited own-tax revenue and heavy dependence on Central transfers. A budget that signals capital spending ambitions without a credible revenue roadmap would be a familiar pattern — and one the territory can ill afford to repeat.
NationPress
7 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Puducherry Budget 2026-27 be presented?
The Puducherry Budget 2026-27 will be presented on 24 August by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, who holds the Finance portfolio. The budget presentation is scheduled for 3 pm, following the Lieutenant Governor's address at 9:30 am.
Who is presenting the Puducherry Budget 2026-27?
Chief Minister N. Rangasamy will present the budget, as he holds the Finance portfolio in his cabinet. Rangasamy is serving his record fifth term as Chief Minister of Puducherry.
Why is the Puducherry Assembly reconvening on 24 August?
The 16th Puducherry Legislative Assembly held its first session on 20 May and was subsequently adjourned. The 24 August sitting is the reconvening of that session, primarily to present the annual budget.
How can the public watch the Puducherry Assembly session?
Citizens can watch the proceedings live via the Assembly's official website, social media platforms, and local television channels. Bills and documents tabled in the House will also be published on the Assembly's website.
What portfolios does CM Rangasamy hold?
Chief Minister Rangasamy has retained several key departments including Planning and Finance, Revenue and Excise, Health and Family Welfare, Transport, Science, Technology and Environment, and Information and Publicity, among others. Portfolios were allotted to six other Ministers earlier this week.
