Punjab Budget โ 2026-27 vs 2023-24
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Punjab's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2026-27 vs 2023-24
2026-27
Rs 1.67 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 1.29 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 1.26 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 98,940 crore
2026-27
Rs 18,565 crore
2023-24
Rs 6,406 crore
2026-27
Rs 1.01 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 51,400 crore
2026-27
4.1%
2023-24
4.1%
2026-27
Rs 28,755 crore
2023-24
Rs 22,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2026-27 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 1.26 lakh crore | Rs 98,940 crore | +27.5% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 1.01 lakh crore | Rs 51,400 crore | +97.1% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 15,687 crore | Rs 10,051 crore | +56.1% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.67 lakh crore | Rs 1.29 lakh crore | +28.8% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.48 lakh crore | Rs 1.23 lakh crore | +20.7% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 18,565 crore | Rs 6,406 crore | +189.8% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 28,755 crore | Rs 22,500 crore | +27.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 39,971 crore | Rs 30,311 crore | +31.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.1% | 4.1% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 45.1% | 49.6% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2026-27 vs 2023-24
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2023-24 and 2026-27
| Department | 2026-27 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education, Sports, Arts and Culture | Rs 21,503 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
2. Social Welfare and Nutrition | Rs 18,775 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
3. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 15,800 crore | -100.0% |
4. Agriculture and Allied Activities | Rs 15,281 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
5. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 12,500 crore | -100.0% |
6. Energy | Rs 5,798 crore | Rs 10,500 crore | -44.8% |
7. Police | Rs 9,214 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
8. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 7,800 crore | -100.0% |
9. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 7,787 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
10. Rural Development | Rs 2,858 crore | Rs 7,500 crore | -61.9% |
11. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 7,400 crore | -100.0% |
12. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 6,000 crore | -100.0% |
13. Transport | Rs 5,153 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
14. Urban Development | Rs 2,945 crore | Rs 3,900 crore | -24.5% |
15. Transport & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 3,900 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Punjab's Budget Changed from 2023-24 to 2026-27?
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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