Bihar Budget โ 2024-25 vs 2025-26
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Bihar's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2024-25 vs 2025-26
2024-25
Rs 2.56 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 2.94 lakh crore
2024-25
Rs 2.27 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 2.61 lakh crore
2024-25
Rs 29,416 crore
2025-26
Rs 41,549 crore
2024-25
Rs 54,300 crore
2025-26
Rs 62,000 crore
2024-25
3.0%
2025-26
3.0%
2024-25
Rs 20,526 crore
2025-26
Rs 20,718 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 2.27 lakh crore | Rs 2.61 lakh crore | -13.2% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 54,300 crore | Rs 62,000 crore | -12.4% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 7,326 crore | Rs 12,500 crore | -41.4% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 2.56 lakh crore | Rs 2.94 lakh crore | -12.8% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 2.26 lakh crore | Rs 2.53 lakh crore | -10.6% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 29,416 crore | Rs 41,549 crore | -29.2% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 20,526 crore | Rs 20,718 crore | -0.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 29,095 crore | Rs 32,718 crore | -11.1% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.0% | 3.0% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 29.2% | 28.3% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2024-25 vs 2025-26
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2025-26 and 2024-25
| Department | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 37,200 crore | Rs 42,000 crore | -11.4% |
2. Rural Development | Rs 28,800 crore | Rs 34,000 crore | -15.3% |
3. Social Welfare | Rs 17,100 crore | Rs 20,000 crore | -14.5% |
4. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 16,800 crore | Rs 19,500 crore | -13.8% |
5. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 14,400 crore | Rs 17,000 crore | -15.3% |
6. Transport & Roads | Rs 11,500 crore | Rs 14,000 crore | -17.9% |
7. Energy | Rs 10,900 crore | Rs 13,000 crore | -16.2% |
8. Police & Home | Rs 9,700 crore | Rs 11,500 crore | -15.7% |
9. Water Resources & Irrigation | Rs 8,700 crore | Rs 10,500 crore | -17.1% |
10. Urban Development | Rs 7,400 crore | Rs 9,000 crore | -17.8% |
How Has Bihar's Budget Changed from 2025-26 to 2024-25?
Comparing budgets across years helps track fiscal consolidation progress, shifts in spending priorities, and revenue growth patterns. The gap between Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates is a key indicator of fiscal discipline and realistic projection capability.
Capital expenditure trends show the government's commitment to infrastructure development, while revenue expenditure patterns indicate recurring obligations like salaries, pensions, and interest payments. A rising capital-to-revenue expenditure ratio generally signals productive spending.
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