West Bengal Budget โ 2026-27 vs 2023-24
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how West Bengal's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2026-27 vs 2023-24
2026-27
Rs 3.84 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 2.67 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 3.2 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 2.09 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 41,699 crore
2023-24
Rs 30,537 crore
2026-27
Rs 1.31 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 92,742 crore
2026-27
2.9%
2023-24
3.5%
2026-27
Rs 53,034 crore
2023-24
Rs 42,275 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2026-27 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 3.2 lakh crore | Rs 2.09 lakh crore | +53.6% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 1.31 lakh crore | Rs 92,742 crore | +40.9% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 8,303 crore | Rs 3,148 crore | +163.8% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 3.84 lakh crore | Rs 2.67 lakh crore | +43.6% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 3.42 lakh crore | Rs 2.37 lakh crore | +44.6% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 41,699 crore | Rs 30,537 crore | +36.6% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 53,034 crore | Rs 42,275 crore | +25.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 62,421 crore | Rs 59,306 crore | +5.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.9% | 3.5% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 38.0% | 37.6% | 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. Social Welfare & Nutrition | Rs 63,894 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
2. Education, Sports, Arts & Culture | Rs 54,798 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
3. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 35,500 crore | -100.0% |
4. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 25,530 crore | Rs 16,000 crore | +59.6% |
5. Rural Development | Rs 24,555 crore | Rs 20,500 crore | +19.8% |
6. Agriculture & Allied Activities | Rs 19,900 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
7. Transport | Rs 15,887 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
8. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 15,402 crore | Rs 7,400 crore | +108.1% |
9. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 15,400 crore | -100.0% |
10. Police | Rs 14,278 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
11. Housing | Rs 13,522 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
12. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 13,400 crore | -100.0% |
13. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 12,200 crore | -100.0% |
14. Urban Development | Rs 12,068 crore | Rs 12,000 crore | +0.6% |
15. Transport & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 11,000 crore | -100.0% |
How Has West Bengal'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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