Bihar Budget โ 2026-27 vs 2025-26
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Bihar's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2026-27 vs 2025-26
2026-27
Rs 3.25 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 4 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 2.85 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 2.66 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 40,791 crore
2025-26
Rs 58,581 crore
2026-27
Rs 2.24 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 62,000 crore
2026-27
3.0%
2025-26
11.8%
2026-27
Rs 25,364 crore
2025-26
Rs 20,718 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2026-27 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 2.85 lakh crore | Rs 2.66 lakh crore | +7.4% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 2.24 lakh crore | Rs 62,000 crore | +261.3% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 9,403 crore | Rs 12,500 crore | -24.8% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 3.25 lakh crore | Rs 4 lakh crore | -18.9% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 2.84 lakh crore | Rs 2.53 lakh crore | +12.5% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 40,791 crore | Rs 58,581 crore | -30.4% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 25,364 crore | Rs 20,718 crore | +22.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 39,112 crore | Rs 1.34 lakh crore | -70.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.0% | 11.8% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 34.1% | 28.3% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2026-27 vs 2025-26
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2025-26 and 2026-27
| Department | 2026-27 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education, Sports, Arts and Culture | Rs 70,141 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
2. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 42,000 crore | -100.0% |
3. Rural Development | Rs 30,387 crore | Rs 34,000 crore | -10.6% |
4. Social Welfare and Nutrition | Rs 24,710 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
5. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 20,230 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
6. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 20,000 crore | -100.0% |
7. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 19,500 crore | -100.0% |
8. Energy | Rs 18,649 crore | Rs 13,000 crore | +43.5% |
9. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 17,000 crore | -100.0% |
10. Police (Home) | Rs 16,840 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
11. Urban Development | Rs 14,050 crore | Rs 9,000 crore | +56.1% |
12. Transport & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 14,000 crore | -100.0% |
13. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 11,500 crore | -100.0% |
14. Water Resources & Irrigation | Rs 0 | Rs 10,500 crore | -100.0% |
15. Transport | Rs 10,178 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
How Has Bihar's Budget Changed from 2025-26 to 2026-27?
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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