Kerala Budget โ 2017-18 vs 2025-26
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Kerala's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2017-18 vs 2025-26
2017-18
Rs 1.11 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 1.92 lakh crore
2017-18
Rs 82,800 crore
2025-26
Rs 1.37 lakh crore
2017-18
Rs 11,200 crore
2025-26
Rs 18,484 crore
2017-18
Rs 48,200 crore
2025-26
Rs 93,000 crore
2017-18
3.3%
2025-26
3.8%
2017-18
Rs 14,400 crore
2025-26
Rs 31,824 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2017-18 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 82,800 crore | Rs 1.37 lakh crore | -39.6% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 48,200 crore | Rs 93,000 crore | -48.2% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 6,100 crore | Rs 20,000 crore | -69.5% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.11 lakh crore | Rs 1.92 lakh crore | -42.1% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1 lakh crore | Rs 1.81 lakh crore | -44.5% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 11,200 crore | Rs 18,484 crore | -39.4% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 14,400 crore | Rs 31,824 crore | -54.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 19,200 crore | Rs 53,950 crore | -64.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.3% | 3.8% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 32.4% | 29.8% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2017-18 vs 2025-26
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2025-26 and 2017-18
| Department | 2017-18 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 30,000 crore | -100.0% |
2. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 18,500 crore | -100.0% |
3. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 15,500 crore | -100.0% |
4. Rural Development | Rs 0 | Rs 12,500 crore | -100.0% |
5. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 10,200 crore | -100.0% |
6. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 9,500 crore | -100.0% |
7. Transport & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 8,500 crore | -100.0% |
8. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 8,000 crore | -100.0% |
9. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 0 | Rs 7,500 crore | -100.0% |
10. Energy | Rs 0 | Rs 7,000 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Kerala's Budget Changed from 2025-26 to 2017-18?
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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