Puducherry Budget โ 2019-20 vs 2018-19
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Puducherry's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2019-20 vs 2018-19
2019-20
Rs 6,950 crore
2018-19
Rs 6,500 crore
2019-20
Rs 6,200 crore
2018-19
Rs 5,800 crore
2019-20
Rs 1,050 crore
2018-19
Rs 1,000 crore
2019-20
Rs 1,800 crore
2018-19
Rs 1,650 crore
2019-20
4.8%
2018-19
5.2%
2019-20
Rs 400 crore
2018-19
Rs 350 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 6,200 crore | Rs 5,800 crore | +6.9% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 1,800 crore | Rs 1,650 crore | +9.1% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 400 crore | Rs 380 crore | +5.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 6,950 crore | Rs 6,500 crore | +6.9% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 5,900 crore | Rs 5,500 crore | +7.3% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 1,050 crore | Rs 1,000 crore | +5.0% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 400 crore | Rs 350 crore | +14.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 1,350 crore | Rs 1,300 crore | +3.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.8% | 5.2% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 24.3% | 24.8% | โ |
How Has Puducherry's Budget Changed from 2018-19 to 2019-20?
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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