Kerala Budget โ 2008-09 vs 2026-27
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Kerala's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2008-09 vs 2026-27
2008-09
Rs 36,800 crore
2026-27
Rs 2.28 lakh crore
2008-09
Rs 25,500 crore
2026-27
Rs 1.7 lakh crore
2008-09
Rs 5,000 crore
2026-27
Rs 22,566 crore
2008-09
Rs 18,200 crore
2026-27
Rs 99,002 crore
2008-09
3.8%
2026-27
3.5%
2008-09
Rs 6,400 crore
2026-27
Rs 34,376 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2008-09 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 25,500 crore | Rs 1.7 lakh crore | -85.0% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 18,200 crore | Rs 99,002 crore | -81.6% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 2,100 crore | Rs 21,356 crore | -90.2% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 36,800 crore | Rs 2.28 lakh crore | -83.8% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 31,800 crore | Rs 2.05 lakh crore | -84.5% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 5,000 crore | Rs 22,566 crore | -77.8% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 6,400 crore | Rs 34,376 crore | -81.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 8,200 crore | Rs 56,405 crore | -85.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.8% | 3.5% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 27.1% | 34.1% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2008-09 vs 2026-27
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2026-27 and 2008-09
| Department | 2008-09 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education, Sports, Arts and Culture | Rs 0 | Rs 30,525 crore | -100.0% |
2. Social Welfare and Nutrition | Rs 0 | Rs 19,605 crore | -100.0% |
3. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 12,078 crore | -100.0% |
4. Rural Development | Rs 0 | Rs 9,446 crore | -100.0% |
5. Agriculture and Allied Activities | Rs 0 | Rs 8,772 crore | -100.0% |
6. Transport (incl. Roads and Bridges) | Rs 0 | Rs 7,527 crore | -100.0% |
7. Police | Rs 0 | Rs 5,912 crore | -100.0% |
8. Welfare of SC, ST, OBC and Minorities | Rs 0 | Rs 3,374 crore | -100.0% |
9. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 1,593 crore | -100.0% |
10. Irrigation and Flood Control | Rs 0 | Rs 1,351 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Kerala's Budget Changed from 2026-27 to 2008-09?
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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