Tamil Nadu Budget — 2006-07 vs 2005-06
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Tamil Nadu's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth — 2006-07 vs 2005-06
2006-07
Rs 46,500 crore
2005-06
Rs 40,000 crore
2006-07
Rs 37,000 crore
2005-06
Rs 31,500 crore
2006-07
Rs 9,000 crore
2005-06
Rs 7,500 crore
2006-07
Rs 22,200 crore
2005-06
Rs 18,900 crore
2006-07
2.0%
2005-06
2.0%
2006-07
Rs 6,100 crore
2005-06
Rs 5,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure — Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 37,000 crore | Rs 31,500 crore | +17.5% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 22,200 crore | Rs 18,900 crore | +17.5% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 5,920 crore | Rs 5,040 crore | +17.5% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 46,500 crore | Rs 40,000 crore | +16.3% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 37,500 crore | Rs 32,500 crore | +15.4% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 9,000 crore | Rs 7,500 crore | +20.0% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 6,100 crore | Rs 5,500 crore | +10.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 6,200 crore | Rs 5,300 crore | +17.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.0% | 2.0% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 17.6% | 19.2% | — |
How Has Tamil Nadu's Budget Changed from 2005-06 to 2006-07?
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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