India Tax Revenue Analysis 2006-07
Tax revenue is the primary source of government income, comprising direct taxes (income tax, corporate tax) and indirect taxes (GST, customs, excise). The tax-to-GDP ratio reflects the efficiency of revenue collection and the breadth of the tax base.
Tax Revenue — 2006-07
3.51 lakh crore
Rs 3.51 lakh crore
Previous Year (2005-06)
2.7 lakh crore
Year-over-Year Change
+29.9%
Tax Revenue — 5-Year Trend
| Year | tax Revenue | total Rev Receipts |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | Rs 1.59 lakh crore | Rs 2.31 lakh crore |
| 2003-04 | Rs 1.87 lakh crore | Rs 2.64 lakh crore |
| 2004-05 | Rs 2.31 lakh crore | Rs 3.06 lakh crore |
| 2005-06 | Rs 2.7 lakh crore | Rs 3.47 lakh crore |
| 2006-07 | Rs 3.51 lakh crore | Rs 4.34 lakh crore |
Source: Union Budget Documents, Ministry of Finance. Figures may include BE/RE/Actuals depending on availability.
Budget Snapshot — 2006-07
Total Expenditure
5.83 lakh crore
Total Receipts
5.9 lakh crore
Capital Expenditure
68,778 crore
Tax Revenue
3.51 lakh crore
Fiscal Deficit
3.3% of GDP
Interest Payments
1.5 lakh crore