India Total Expenditure 2026-27
Total Expenditure
53.47 lakh crore
The Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 53.47 lakh crore in total expenditure, marking a significant outlay for governance, welfare, defence, and infrastructure. Total expenditure is divided into revenue expenditure (recurring costs) and capital expenditure (asset-creating investments).
FY 2026-27
53.47 lakh crore
FY 2025-26
49.63 lakh crore
Revenue Expenditure vs Capital Expenditure
Revenue Expenditure covers day-to-day costs: salaries, pensions, interest payments, subsidies (food, fertiliser, fuel), grants to states, and defence operations. Capital Expenditure creates long-term assets: highways, railways, bridges, defence equipment, and investments in PSUs. A higher share of capex signals productive spending and boosts GDP growth.
Largest Spending Heads
Interest payments typically consume the largest share (around 25%), followed by defence, food and fertiliser subsidies, transfers to states, and centrally sponsored schemes like MGNREGA. The budget also allocates for education, health, agriculture, and rural development.
Expenditure Growth Trends
Total expenditure has grown consistently, driven by increasing welfare commitments and infrastructure investment. The government aims to maintain capital expenditure above 3% of GDP while keeping revenue expenditure growth moderate to achieve fiscal consolidation targets under the FRBM Act.
Related Budget Data
Source: Union Budget Documents, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. All figures in Indian Rupees. Data provided by GovtBudget.com.