Puducherry Budget โ 2025-26 vs 2022-23
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Puducherry's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2025-26 vs 2022-23
2025-26
Rs 11,500 crore
2022-23
Rs 10,000 crore
2025-26
Rs 10,280 crore
2022-23
Rs 8,200 crore
2025-26
Rs 2,100 crore
2022-23
Rs 1,400 crore
2025-26
Rs 3,150 crore
2022-23
Rs 2,350 crore
2025-26
5.6%
2022-23
4.8%
2025-26
Rs 700 crore
2022-23
Rs 550 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2025-26 | 2022-23 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 10,280 crore | Rs 8,200 crore | +25.4% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 3,150 crore | Rs 2,350 crore | +34.0% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 780 crore | Rs 530 crore | +47.2% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 11,500 crore | Rs 10,000 crore | +15.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 9,400 crore | Rs 7,500 crore | +25.3% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 2,100 crore | Rs 1,400 crore | +50.0% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 700 crore | Rs 550 crore | +27.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 2,900 crore | Rs 2,000 crore | +45.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.6% | 4.8% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 24.0% | 22.6% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2025-26 vs 2022-23
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2022-23 and 2025-26
| Department | 2025-26 | 2022-23 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 2,280 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
2. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 1,600 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
3. Public Works & Roads | Rs 970 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
4. Social Welfare | Rs 900 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
5. Energy & Power | Rs 750 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
6. Police & Home | Rs 740 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
7. Rural Development | Rs 700 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
8. Urban Development | Rs 600 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
9. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 530 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
10. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 450 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
How Has Puducherry's Budget Changed from 2022-23 to 2025-26?
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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