Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2025-26 Analysis
Budget EstimateTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Andhra Pradesh FY 2025-26
Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2025-26 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 2.18 lakh crore
+8.4%
Total Expenditure
Rs 2.98 lakh crore
+10.4%
Fiscal Deficit
4.4%
Rs 79,927 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 46,741 crore
+42.9%
Tax Revenue
Rs 1.21 lakh crore
+10.2%
Interest Payments
Rs 34,998 crore
12% of expenditure
Andhra Pradesh Revenue Receipts 2025-26
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Andhra Pradesh Expenditure Breakdown 2025-26
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Top 10 Departments by Allocation
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP â Andhra Pradesh 2025-26
The fiscal deficit for Andhra Pradesh in 2025-26 is 4.4% of GSDP (Rs 79,927 crore), reflecting the state's borrowing needs to fund development programmes.
States are expected to maintain fiscal deficit within 3% of GSDP as per the FRBM Act. Andhra Pradesh's deficit is above this threshold, driven by higher capital spending needs.
Interest payments at Rs 34,998 crore consume 11.7% of total expenditure.
Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2025-26 â Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 3.22 lakh crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 2.18 lakh crore | 67.8% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 1.21 lakh crore | 37.6% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 12,500 crore | 3.9% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 2.98 lakh crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 2.51 lakh crore | 84.3% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 46,741 crore | 15.7% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 34,998 crore | 11.7% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 79,927 crore | 4.4% of GSDP |
Source: Andhra Pradesh State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Andhra Pradesh Department-wise Expenditure 2025-26
Top departments by allocation in Andhra Pradesh for 2025-26
| Department â | Revenue â | Capital â | Total â | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 30,000 crore | Rs 3,500 crore | Rs 33,500 crore | 11.2% |
2. Rural Development | Rs 18,000 crore | Rs 5,000 crore | Rs 23,000 crore | 7.7% |
3. Social Welfare | Rs 20,000 crore | Rs 2,000 crore | Rs 22,000 crore | 7.4% |
4. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 16,500 crore | Rs 3,000 crore | Rs 19,500 crore | 6.5% |
5. Energy | Rs 15,000 crore | Rs 4,000 crore | Rs 19,000 crore | 6.4% |
6. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 14,000 crore | Rs 3,200 crore | Rs 17,200 crore | 5.8% |
7. Transport & Roads | Rs 6,000 crore | Rs 9,000 crore | Rs 15,000 crore | 5.0% |
8. Police & Home | Rs 12,000 crore | Rs 2,000 crore | Rs 14,000 crore | 4.7% |
9. Urban Development | Rs 8,000 crore | Rs 4,500 crore | Rs 12,500 crore | 4.2% |
10. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 5,500 crore | Rs 6,000 crore | Rs 11,500 crore | 3.9% |
Andhra Pradesh Budget 2025-26 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Total expenditure pegged at Rs 2,97,929 crore, a 10.4% increase over the previous year budget estimates.
- Fiscal deficit estimated at Rs 79,927 crore, constituting 4.4% of GSDP â above the FRBM threshold of 3%.
- Revenue deficit stands at Rs 33,186 crore, reflecting continued structural imbalance in current account.
- Education receives the largest allocation at Rs 33,500 crore, accounting for 11.2% of total spending.
- Capital expenditure budgeted at Rs 46,741 crore, a 42.9% jump aimed at infrastructure catch-up post-bifurcation.
- Outstanding debt projected at Rs 4,80,000 crore with a debt-to-GSDP ratio of 26.3%.
- Interest payments consume Rs 34,998 crore â roughly 16% of revenue receipts.
- Social welfare spending including welfare pensions tops Rs 22,000 crore as the state expands direct benefit transfers.
- Tax revenue budgeted at Rs 1,21,000 crore, relying heavily on GST collections and excise duties.
- Polavaram project receives Rs 8,000 crore capital outlay as the state pushes to complete the national irrigation project.
- Market borrowings set at Rs 1,03,657 crore to bridge the fiscal gap.
- Agriculture and allied sectors see Rs 17,200 crore with emphasis on crop insurance and input subsidies.
Compare Andhra Pradesh Budget â Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | â | â | â | Rs 2.7 lakh crore | Rs 2.98 lakh crore |
| Revenue Receipts | â | â | â | Rs 2.01 lakh crore | Rs 2.18 lakh crore |
| Capital Expenditure | â | â | â | Rs 32,713 crore | Rs 46,741 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | â | â | â | 4.2% | 4.4% |
| Own Tax Revenue | â | â | â | Rs 1.1 lakh crore | Rs 1.21 lakh crore |
Columns showing "â" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2025-26
The Andhra Pradesh state budget is the annual financial plan presented in the state legislature. It covers all revenue receipts, expenditure allocations across departments, and fiscal deficit management. State budgets are critical because states handle key development areas including education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Andhra Pradesh Revenue Sources
State revenue comes from three sources: own tax revenue (state GST, stamp duty, excise, vehicle tax), non-tax revenue (fees, fines, interest), and transfers from the Centre (share of central taxes as per Finance Commission recommendations, plus grants-in-aid for specific schemes).
Fiscal Deficit and State Borrowing
Under the FRBM framework, states target a fiscal deficit of 3% of GSDP. States can borrow from the market via State Development Loans (SDLs), and the central government also provides loans. The RBI manages the borrowing calendar for states to ensure orderly market conditions.
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