Punjab Budget โ 2024-25 vs 2026-27
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Punjab's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2024-25 vs 2026-27
2024-25
Rs 1.35 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 1.67 lakh crore
2024-25
Rs 1.04 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 1.26 lakh crore
2024-25
Rs 7,445 crore
2026-27
Rs 18,565 crore
2024-25
Rs 58,900 crore
2026-27
Rs 1.01 lakh crore
2024-25
3.8%
2026-27
4.1%
2024-25
Rs 23,900 crore
2026-27
Rs 28,755 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2024-25 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 1.04 lakh crore | Rs 1.26 lakh crore | -17.6% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 58,900 crore | Rs 1.01 lakh crore | -41.9% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 11,246 crore | Rs 15,687 crore | -28.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.35 lakh crore | Rs 1.67 lakh crore | -19.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.27 lakh crore | Rs 1.48 lakh crore | -14.2% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 7,445 crore | Rs 18,565 crore | -59.9% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 23,900 crore | Rs 28,755 crore | -16.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 30,465 crore | Rs 39,971 crore | -23.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.8% | 4.1% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 48.6% | 45.1% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2024-25 vs 2026-27
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2026-27 and 2024-25
| Department | 2024-25 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education, Sports, Arts and Culture | Rs 0 | Rs 21,503 crore | -100.0% |
2. Social Welfare and Nutrition | Rs 0 | Rs 18,775 crore | -100.0% |
3. Education | Rs 17,400 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
4. Agriculture and Allied Activities | Rs 0 | Rs 15,281 crore | -100.0% |
5. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 13,700 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
6. Energy | Rs 11,600 crore | Rs 5,798 crore | +100.1% |
7. Police | Rs 0 | Rs 9,214 crore | -100.0% |
8. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 8,700 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
9. Rural Development | Rs 8,200 crore | Rs 2,858 crore | +186.9% |
10. Police & Home | Rs 8,000 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
11. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 7,787 crore | -100.0% |
12. Social Welfare | Rs 6,550 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
13. Transport | Rs 0 | Rs 5,153 crore | -100.0% |
14. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 4,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
15. Transport & Roads | Rs 4,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
How Has Punjab's Budget Changed from 2026-27 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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