Kerala Budget โ 2016-17 vs 2015-16
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Kerala's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2016-17 vs 2015-16
2016-17
Rs 98,300 crore
2015-16
Rs 87,000 crore
2016-17
Rs 73,200 crore
2015-16
Rs 65,200 crore
2016-17
Rs 9,800 crore
2015-16
Rs 8,500 crore
2016-17
Rs 42,500 crore
2015-16
Rs 37,800 crore
2016-17
3.2%
2015-16
3.1%
2016-17
Rs 12,500 crore
2015-16
Rs 11,000 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 73,200 crore | Rs 65,200 crore | +12.3% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 42,500 crore | Rs 37,800 crore | +12.4% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 5,600 crore | Rs 5,200 crore | +7.7% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 98,300 crore | Rs 87,000 crore | +13.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 88,500 crore | Rs 78,500 crore | +12.7% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 9,800 crore | Rs 8,500 crore | +15.3% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 12,500 crore | Rs 11,000 crore | +13.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 16,500 crore | Rs 14,200 crore | +16.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.2% | 3.1% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 31.9% | 31.8% | โ |
How Has Kerala's Budget Changed from 2015-16 to 2016-17?
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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