The government is considering ambitious growth targets for agriculture, industry, and investment in the upcoming Budget 2026-27 as part of its strategy to accelerate economic activity and strengthen overall growth momentum.
According to budget proposals, the growth target for major crops has been set at 3.6 percent, while output from other crops is projected to increase by 4.2 percent during the next fiscal year. The cotton ginning sector is expected to record growth of 2.5 percent.
The livestock sector has been assigned a growth target of 3.9 percent, while the forestry sector is projected to expand by 3.2 percent. Growth in the fisheries sector is estimated at 1.5 percent.
The manufacturing sector is expected to play a key role in driving economic growth, with a proposed growth target of 5.8 percent. Within the sector, large-scale manufacturing is projected to grow by 4.5 percent, while small-scale manufacturing is targeted to expand by 7.2 percent.
The budget framework also proposes a total investment target of 15 percent for the next fiscal year. National savings are projected at 14.3 percent, while fixed investment is expected to reach 13.3 percent.
Under the investment projections, public and general government investment is proposed at 3 percent, while private sector investment is targeted at 10.3 percent. The proposed framework reflects the government’s intention to pursue higher growth across agriculture, manufacturing, and investment sectors during fiscal year 2026-27.