Tamil Nadu Budget — 2003-04 vs 2002-03
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Tamil Nadu's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth — 2003-04 vs 2002-03
2003-04
Rs 31,800 crore
2002-03
Rs 28,700 crore
2003-04
Rs 23,500 crore
2002-03
Rs 20,800 crore
2003-04
Rs 5,800 crore
2002-03
Rs 5,200 crore
2003-04
Rs 14,100 crore
2002-03
Rs 12,480 crore
2003-04
2.7%
2002-03
3.1%
2003-04
Rs 4,520 crore
2002-03
Rs 3,980 crore
Receipts & Expenditure — Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2003-04 | 2002-03 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 23,500 crore | Rs 20,800 crore | +13.0% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 14,100 crore | Rs 12,480 crore | +13.0% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 3,760 crore | Rs 3,328 crore | +13.0% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 31,800 crore | Rs 28,700 crore | +10.8% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 26,000 crore | Rs 23,500 crore | +10.6% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 5,800 crore | Rs 5,200 crore | +11.5% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 4,520 crore | Rs 3,980 crore | +13.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 5,520 crore | Rs 5,580 crore | -1.1% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.7% | 3.1% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 22.4% | 23.6% | — |
How Has Tamil Nadu's Budget Changed from 2002-03 to 2003-04?
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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