Hubballi-Dharwad aims to collect ₹333 crore in FY27 taxes
HUBBALLI: The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) unveiled a surplus budget of ₹7.7 crore for the financial year 2026-27 in Hubballi on Monday. The budget estimates a revenue of approximately ₹1,603.2 crore against an expenditure of ₹1,594.4 crore, positioning it higher than other corporations in the state, except those in Bengaluru. Meenakshi Vantamuri, chairperson of the taxation, finance, and appeal standing committee, presented the budget to applause from BJP members. However, opposition Congress members expressed skepticism regarding the data within the budget document. The budget aims to generate ₹897 crore from the corporation’s own resources and anticipates receiving ₹706 crore in…