Tamil Nadu interim budget allocates Rs 18,091 crore for energy sector
The Tamil Nadu government has presented the interim budget 2026-2027, seeking a total net expenditure of Rs 18,090.63 crore for the Energy Department. Under major head 2801 (Power), the state has estimated net expenditure of Rs 24,661.23 crore for 2026-27, compared with the revised estimate of Rs 15,284.68 crore for 2025-26. The allocation includes support to the electricity board and subsidies for multiple consumer categories. Major head 4801 (Capital Outlay on Power Projects) reflects net…