Tamil Nadu Budget — 2025-26 vs 2026-27
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Tamil Nadu's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth — 2025-26 vs 2026-27
2025-26
Rs 4.34 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 4.73 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 3.1 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 3.5 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 51,443 crore
2026-27
Rs 56,985 crore
2025-26
Rs 1.68 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 2.27 lakh crore
2025-26
3.5%
2026-27
3.0%
2025-26
Rs 46,968 crore
2026-27
Rs 78,683 crore
Receipts & Expenditure — Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 3.1 lakh crore | Rs 3.5 lakh crore | -11.5% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 1.68 lakh crore | Rs 2.27 lakh crore | -25.9% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 18,000 crore | Rs 27,835 crore | -35.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 4.34 lakh crore | Rs 4.73 lakh crore | -8.2% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 3.74 lakh crore | Rs 4.06 lakh crore | -7.8% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 51,443 crore | Rs 56,985 crore | -9.7% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 46,968 crore | Rs 78,683 crore | -40.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 1.24 lakh crore | Rs 1.22 lakh crore | +1.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.48% | 3.00% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 19.6% | 27.01% | — |
Department Allocation Changes — 2025-26 vs 2026-27
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2026-27 and 2025-26
| Department | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 53,000 crore | Rs 0 | — |
2. School Education | Rs 0 | Rs 44,527 crore | -100.0% |
3. Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | Rs 0 | Rs 39,609 crore | -100.0% |
4. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 31,000 crore | Rs 0 | — |
5. Municipal Administration and Water Supply | Rs 0 | Rs 29,863 crore | -100.0% |
6. Rural Development | Rs 29,000 crore | Rs 0 | — |
7. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 23,357 crore | -100.0% |
8. Transport & Roads | Rs 22,000 crore | Rs 0 | — |
9. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 22,000 crore | Rs 0 | — |
10. Highways and Minor Ports | Rs 0 | Rs 21,524 crore | -100.0% |
11. Urban Development | Rs 21,000 crore | Rs 0 | — |
12. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 18,000 crore | Rs 0 | — |
13. Home, Prohibition and Excise | Rs 0 | Rs 17,290 crore | -100.0% |
14. Energy | Rs 17,000 crore | Rs 15,828 crore | +7.4% |
15. Police & Home | Rs 16,000 crore | Rs 0 | — |
How Has Tamil Nadu's Budget Changed from 2026-27 to 2025-26?
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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