India, Feb. 12 -- LUCKNOW The UP Budget 2026-27, tabled in the legislative assembly by finance minister Suresh Khanna, stands out not only for its size of Rs.9,12,696.35 crore, but also for registering the highest percentage growth in the past decade. It marks a 12.90% increase over the previous year - the sharpest rise since the Yogi Adityanath government assumed office in 2017. The previous highest increase was 12.1% in 2023-24.

The 2026-27 outlay of Rs.9,12,696.35 crore follows the 2025-26 budget of Rs.8,08,736.06 crore, which had reflected a 9.81% rise over 2024-25. The 2024-25 budget stood at Rs.7,36,437.71 crore, registering a 6.7% increase over the previous year, according to details from the department of finance. Experts note th...