Karnataka Budget โ 2026-27 vs 2021-22
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Karnataka's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2026-27 vs 2021-22
2026-27
Rs 4.13 lakh crore
2021-22
Rs 2.6 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 3.15 lakh crore
2021-22
Rs 2.1 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 74,681 crore
2021-22
Rs 42,000 crore
2026-27
Rs 2.83 lakh crore
2021-22
Rs 1.35 lakh crore
2026-27
2.9%
2021-22
2.5%
2026-27
Rs 53,332 crore
2021-22
Rs 27,000 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2026-27 | 2021-22 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 3.15 lakh crore | Rs 2.1 lakh crore | +50.0% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 2.83 lakh crore | Rs 1.35 lakh crore | +109.7% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 16,000 crore | Rs 75,000 crore | -78.7% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 4.13 lakh crore | Rs 2.6 lakh crore | +58.7% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 3.38 lakh crore | Rs 2.18 lakh crore | +55.0% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 74,681 crore | Rs 42,000 crore | +77.8% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 53,332 crore | Rs 27,000 crore | +97.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 97,448 crore | Rs 45,000 crore | +116.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.9% | 2.5% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 24.94% | 19.5% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2026-27 vs 2021-22
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2021-22 and 2026-27
| Department | 2026-27 | 2021-22 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Social Welfare and Nutrition | Rs 47,948 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
2. Education, Sports, Arts and Culture | Rs 44,054 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
3. Energy | Rs 29,902 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
4. Agriculture and Allied Activities | Rs 23,970 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
5. Irrigation and Flood Control | Rs 22,430 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
6. Transport | Rs 18,123 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
7. Welfare of SC, ST, OBC and Minorities | Rs 17,812 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
8. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 17,731 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
9. Water Supply and Sanitation | Rs 12,926 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
10. Police | Rs 12,547 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
How Has Karnataka's Budget Changed from 2021-22 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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