March 26 | Thursday
Good morning, Bengaluru. ☕
The kind of week that reminds you why living in this city is never dull. Budgets, towers, rock legends, cricket at Chinnaswamy, poetry, and enough morning runs. Here's everything you need to know before you step out.
CIVIC BUDGET 2026
📰 Bengaluru’s First Multi-corporation Budget
Bengaluru's civic bodies are presenting their annual budgets this week
Bengaluru is set for a major change as five new city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority will present their first-ever separate budgets on March 27–28, 2026.The total budget is expected to be around ₹21,000 crore, slightly higher than last year’s unified BBMP budget.
This new system aims to improve local development, with focus on better roads, drainage, and basic services. Officials are also planning to raise funds through municipal bonds due to lower property tax collections.
This move is seen as a big step towards faster and more efficient city. Read more
AROUND THE CITY
A Bengaluru food delivery app just raised ₹316 crore
SWISH, a Bengaluru food startup founded just two years ago, raised ₹316 crore this week. Their pitch is simple: food at your door in 10 minutes, from their own kitchens, less than 1 km away. They already have 20,000 daily orders in the city. Zomato and Swiggy tried the same idea and pulled back. Swish is betting they do it better. Read online
Bannerghatta Park is getting a tower where you can climb and enjoy the forest view
Imagine standing 25 meters up, looking out over Bannerghatta's trees and animals. That's what's coming. The park is building a public observation tower so anyone can get that view. No timeline yet, but it's happening. Read online
A Tesla covered in artwork is standing in the middle of a Bengaluru exhibition
The Whitefield Art Collective 2026 at VR Bengaluru is showcased over 300 artworks focused on sustainability and future ideas. A major highlight is a Tesla car redesigned as an art piece, promoting clean energy. It offers a fresh mix of art and technology, making it engaging for all age groups.
It’s not just for the photos. The show is asking real questions about where solar energy, electric vehicles, and AI are taking us. It sounds like a lot, but it's been put together in a way that actually makes you think. Read online
FITNESS EVENTS
Salvation run | Sat, Mar 28 · 5:30 AM · St. John's Church Grounds, Frazer Town · 5K run / 3K walk · Open to the Christian community. Non-competitive. Check details
BKF Walkathon 2026 | Sun, Mar 29 · 6:00 AM · MES Ground, Jayanagar · 3 KM & 5 KM · Bengaluru Kidney Foundation — walk for kidney health awareness. All fitness levels welcome. Check details
MyPragati Founders Run | Sun, Mar 29 · 5:30 AM · St. Joseph School Ground · Timed 5K & 10K with timing chips and medals. Check details
CREATIVES AND ART WORKSHOPS
Martenitsa Art | A creative arts event in the city this weekend. Bookmyshow
Pottery with Kids — | Bengaluru A fun pottery session designed for children and families. Bookmyshow
Necklace Making Workshop | A hands-on jewelry workshop for beginners and beyond. Bookmyshow
WEEKEND PLANS
IPL — RCB vs SRH | Chinnaswamy's big homecoming game after 9 months, Sat Mar 28, 7:30 PM · Chinnaswamy Stadium
Stand-up: Akash Gupta Live | Relatable comedy. Tickets from ₹999. Mar 26 & 27 Evening · Richmond Town. Bookmyshow
Def Leppard — NICE Grounds | 110M albums. India's first full headliner tour. Thermal And A Quarter opens. Sun Mar 29, 7:00 PM · NICE Grounds. Bookmyshow
Karan Aujla Live | P-Pop Culture India Tour. Softly, Tauba Tauba & more. Sun Mar 29, 6:00 PM · District Arena, Whitefield. Bookmyshow
