Overview
- BEST presented its 2027‑28 budget on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, showing total income of Rs 8,559.06 crore and expenditure of Rs 9,876.56 crore for an overall deficit of Rs 1,317.50 crore.
- The transport division is the main drag with a projected loss of about Rs 1,518.71 crore while the electricity arm is forecast to post a Rs 201.21 crore surplus.
- The undertaking has proposed Rs 647.79 crore in capital expenditure for 2027‑28 to be spent in phases and tied to future procurements and approvals.
- Planned transport investments include raising the fleet from 2,834 buses in September 2026 toward an eventual 10,000, adding 4,016 buses in phases, buying 1,500 electric midi‑buses under the central scheme and floating tenders for 200 CNG midi‑buses.
- The budget backs digital and safety upgrades such as an Integrated Transport Management System, ONE Ticket integration with ONDC and third‑party apps, driver cameras and simulators, a Security Operations Centre for ADMS protection and steps toward ISO 27001, all of which will require phased implementation and likely continued fiscal support.