Tamil Nadu Budget — 2026-27 vs 2023-24
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Tamil Nadu's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth — 2026-27 vs 2023-24
2026-27
Rs 4.73 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 3.5 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 3.5 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 2.68 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 56,985 crore
2023-24
Rs 45,000 crore
2026-27
Rs 2.27 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 1.35 lakh crore
2026-27
3.0%
2023-24
3.0%
2026-27
Rs 78,683 crore
2023-24
Rs 40,000 crore
Receipts & Expenditure — Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2026-27 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 3.5 lakh crore | Rs 2.68 lakh crore | +30.6% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 2.27 lakh crore | Rs 1.35 lakh crore | +68.0% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 27,835 crore | Rs 14,000 crore | +98.8% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 4.73 lakh crore | Rs 3.5 lakh crore | +35.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 4.06 lakh crore | Rs 3.05 lakh crore | +33.0% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 56,985 crore | Rs 45,000 crore | +26.6% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 78,683 crore | Rs 40,000 crore | +96.7% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 1.22 lakh crore | Rs 82,000 crore | +48.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.00% | 3.0% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 27.01% | 21.5% | — |
Department Allocation Changes — 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. School Education | Rs 44,527 crore | Rs 0 | — |
2. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 41,500 crore | -100.0% |
3. Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | Rs 39,609 crore | Rs 0 | — |
4. Municipal Administration and Water Supply | Rs 29,863 crore | Rs 0 | — |
5. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 23,357 crore | Rs 0 | — |
6. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 23,000 crore | -100.0% |
7. Rural Development | Rs 0 | Rs 22,000 crore | -100.0% |
8. Highways and Minor Ports | Rs 21,524 crore | Rs 0 | — |
9. Home, Prohibition and Excise | Rs 17,290 crore | Rs 0 | — |
10. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 17,000 crore | -100.0% |
11. Energy | Rs 15,828 crore | Rs 12,500 crore | +26.6% |
12. Transport & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 15,000 crore | -100.0% |
13. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 15,000 crore | -100.0% |
14. Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare | Rs 14,984 crore | Rs 0 | — |
15. Food and Consumer Protection (incl. food subsidy) | Rs 14,830 crore | Rs 0 | — |
How Has Tamil Nadu'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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