SU unveils Rs9.45bn budget for FY2026-27, projects surplus after years of deficits

HYDERABAD, Jul 02 (APP): The Finance and Planning Committee (F&PC), University of Sindh on Thursday reviewed and endorsed the university’s budget estimates for the financial year 2026-27, projecting a balanced fiscal outlook with a modest surplus after years of financial constraints.

According to the SU spokesperson Nadir Ali Mugheri, the meeting was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Fateh Muhammad Marri at his office, where Director Finance Zeeshan Memon presented a comprehensive briefing on the university’s financial position, revised estimates for 2025-26 and budget projections for 2026-27.

According to the budget profile, the University of Sindh has estimated total available resources of Rs9.446 billion for FY2026-27, compared to Rs8.245 billion in the revised estimates for the FY 2025-26. The projected resources include Rs5.986 billion in government grants and donations and Rs3.462 billion in the university’s own revenues, reflecting steady growth in internally generated income.

The university has proposed total expenditures of Rs9.394 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, with the largest allocations earmarked for salaries of employees, retirement benefits, establishment expenses and academic operations. The budget estimates indicate a surplus of Rs54.15 million, marking a significant improvement over the revised deficit of Rs11.62 million for FY2025-26.

The committee was informed that provincial grant-in-aid is expected to increase to Rs3.751 billion, while tuition fees and other student-related receipts are projected to rise to over Rs3.139 billion during the next financial year. The university has also budgeted additional allocations for research-related activities and academic development.

Director Finance Zeeshan Memon informed the committee that the proposed budget had been prepared with an emphasis on financial discipline, resource mobilisation and sustaining academic and administrative functions despite rising operational costs. He said the estimates aim to strengthen the university’s financial stability while ensuring continued investment in teaching, research and student services.

Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Fateh Muhammad Mari appreciated the finance team for preparing a realistic and forward-looking budget, stressing the need for prudent financial management, enhanced revenue generation and optimum utilisation of available resources to support the university’s academic excellence and long-term development.

Members of FPC Dr Muhammad Khan Sangi, Dr Javed Ahmed Chandio, Dr Arfana Mallah, Mr. Samar Sibtain of HEC Islamabad, Feroze Memon, Zain u Abin Shah, Munawar Khuwaja and Fozia Shaikh were also present in the meeting and they also gave their input on the different items.