Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta presented the BJP government's first full budget on June 22, 2026. Rs 4.39 lakh crore, 54 departments, and one very large question: does the money match the ambition? We read every line so you do not have to.
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Interactive charts, animated bar graphs, tabbed theme explorer and a timeline of key milestones. The complete budget story told through visuals with mouse-driven interactions. Best for a first pass or a presentation.
Open Visual Snapshot For the busy readerEvery meaningful number in one page. Full allocation table covering all departments, startup-specific highlights, six things every founder should track, and an honest risk assessment. Under ten minutes to read completely.
Open Quick Brief For the deep readerThe complete sector-by-sector breakdown. Sticky table of contents, 17 analytical sections covering startups, industrial policy, ease of doing business, healthcare, education, agriculture, regional infrastructure and the fiscal picture. Everything with context.
Open Full AnalysisThe headline numbers
For Founders and Investors
This is the most entrepreneur-aware West Bengal budget in a generation. Here are the announcements that directly affect founders, investors and business owners.
Split between a Rs 40 crore Incubation Fund and a Rs 60 crore state-backed Venture Capital Fund. A new Startup Policy to be published within three months defines the access rules.
The Chief Minister's fund to attract deep-tech researchers and engineers back to Bengal. Directly relevant for AI, biotech, semiconductor, robotics and climate tech founders.
Up to Rs 10 lakh each for approximately two lakh young entrepreneurs. Covers micro, small and service businesses, not just tech startups.
Priority sectors include electronics, hardware components, electric mobility, advanced manufacturing and frontier technologies. Creates B2B startup opportunities across the entire industrial value chain.