Punjab Budget โ 2024-25 vs 2025-26
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Punjab's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2024-25 vs 2025-26
2024-25
Rs 1.35 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 1.47 lakh crore
2024-25
Rs 1.04 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 1.12 lakh crore
2024-25
Rs 7,445 crore
2025-26
Rs 10,244 crore
2024-25
Rs 58,900 crore
2025-26
Rs 64,800 crore
2024-25
3.8%
2025-26
3.8%
2024-25
Rs 23,900 crore
2025-26
Rs 26,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 1.04 lakh crore | Rs 1.12 lakh crore | -7.6% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 58,900 crore | Rs 64,800 crore | -9.1% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 11,246 crore | Rs 12,500 crore | -10.0% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.35 lakh crore | Rs 1.47 lakh crore | -7.9% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.27 lakh crore | Rs 1.36 lakh crore | -6.8% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 7,445 crore | Rs 10,244 crore | -27.3% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 23,900 crore | Rs 26,500 crore | -9.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 30,465 crore | Rs 34,201 crore | -10.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.8% | 3.8% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 48.6% | 47.1% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2024-25 vs 2025-26
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2025-26 and 2024-25
| Department | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 17,400 crore | Rs 19,200 crore | -9.4% |
2. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 13,700 crore | Rs 15,500 crore | -11.6% |
3. Energy | Rs 11,600 crore | Rs 12,800 crore | -9.4% |
4. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 8,700 crore | Rs 10,100 crore | -13.9% |
5. Rural Development | Rs 8,200 crore | Rs 9,500 crore | -13.7% |
6. Police & Home | Rs 8,000 crore | Rs 9,100 crore | -12.1% |
7. Social Welfare | Rs 6,550 crore | Rs 7,400 crore | -11.5% |
8. Transport & Roads | Rs 4,500 crore | Rs 5,300 crore | -15.1% |
9. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 4,500 crore | Rs 5,200 crore | -13.5% |
10. Urban Development | Rs 4,300 crore | Rs 5,000 crore | -14.0% |
How Has Punjab's Budget Changed from 2025-26 to 2024-25?
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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