Kerala Budget โ 2023-24 vs 2025-26
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Kerala's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2023-24 vs 2025-26
2023-24
Rs 1.66 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 1.99 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 1.27 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 1.54 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 14,398 crore
2025-26
Rs 17,913 crore
2023-24
Rs 77,038 crore
2025-26
Rs 93,000 crore
2023-24
3.5%
2025-26
3.2%
2023-24
Rs 26,843 crore
2025-26
Rs 31,824 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2023-24 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 1.27 lakh crore | Rs 1.54 lakh crore | -17.4% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 77,038 crore | Rs 93,000 crore | -17.2% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 16,853 crore | Rs 20,000 crore | -15.7% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.66 lakh crore | Rs 1.99 lakh crore | -16.5% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.51 lakh crore | Rs 1.81 lakh crore | -16.2% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 14,398 crore | Rs 17,913 crore | -19.6% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 26,843 crore | Rs 31,824 crore | -15.7% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 40,461 crore | Rs 45,039 crore | -10.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.5% | 3.2% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 31.4% | 29.8% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2023-24 vs 2025-26
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2025-26 and 2023-24
| Department | 2023-24 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 24,400 crore | Rs 30,000 crore | -18.7% |
2. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 14,800 crore | Rs 18,500 crore | -20.0% |
3. Social Welfare | Rs 12,000 crore | Rs 15,500 crore | -22.6% |
4. Rural Development | Rs 9,800 crore | Rs 12,500 crore | -21.6% |
5. Police & Home | Rs 7,800 crore | Rs 10,200 crore | -23.5% |
6. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 7,500 crore | Rs 9,500 crore | -21.1% |
7. Transport & Roads | Rs 6,500 crore | Rs 8,500 crore | -23.5% |
8. Urban Development | Rs 5,900 crore | Rs 8,000 crore | -26.3% |
9. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 5,600 crore | Rs 7,500 crore | -25.3% |
10. Energy | Rs 5,500 crore | Rs 7,000 crore | -21.4% |
How Has Kerala's Budget Changed from 2025-26 to 2023-24?
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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