Telangana State Budget 2024-25 Analysis
Budget EstimateTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Telangana FY 2024-25
Telangana State Budget 2024-25 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 2.21 lakh crore
+30.8%
Total Expenditure
Rs 2.91 lakh crore
+25.5%
Fiscal Deficit
3.0%
Rs 49,255 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 33,487 crore
-24.3%
Tax Revenue
Rs 1.38 lakh crore
+23.6%
Interest Payments
Rs 17,730 crore
6% of expenditure
Telangana Revenue Receipts 2024-25
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Telangana Expenditure Breakdown 2024-25
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Top 10 Departments by Allocation
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Telangana 2024-25
The fiscal deficit for Telangana in 2024-25 is 3.0% of GSDP (Rs 49,255 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. Telangana is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.
Interest payments at Rs 17,730 crore consume 6.1% of total expenditure.
Telangana State Budget 2024-25 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 2.87 lakh crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 2.21 lakh crore | 77.1% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 1.38 lakh crore | 48.2% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 35,208 crore | 12.3% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 2.91 lakh crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 2.21 lakh crore | 75.9% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 33,487 crore | 11.5% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 17,730 crore | 6.1% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 49,255 crore | 3.0% of GSDP |
Source: Telangana State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Telangana Department-wise Expenditure 2024-25
Top departments by allocation in Telangana for 2024-25
| Department โ | Revenue โ | Capital โ | Total โ | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 25,000 crore | Rs 3,000 crore | Rs 28,000 crore | 9.6% |
2. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 16,000 crore | Rs 3,200 crore | Rs 19,200 crore | 6.6% |
3. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 14,000 crore | Rs 2,800 crore | Rs 16,800 crore | 5.8% |
4. Rural Development | Rs 12,000 crore | Rs 4,000 crore | Rs 16,000 crore | 5.5% |
5. Energy | Rs 10,500 crore | Rs 4,000 crore | Rs 14,500 crore | 5.0% |
6. Social Welfare | Rs 13,000 crore | Rs 1,500 crore | Rs 14,500 crore | 5.0% |
7. Transport & Roads | Rs 6,000 crore | Rs 7,500 crore | Rs 13,500 crore | 4.6% |
8. Urban Development | Rs 8,500 crore | Rs 4,500 crore | Rs 13,000 crore | 4.5% |
9. Water Resources & Irrigation | Rs 5,200 crore | Rs 7,000 crore | Rs 12,200 crore | 4.2% |
10. Police & Home | Rs 9,500 crore | Rs 2,000 crore | Rs 11,500 crore | 3.9% |
Telangana Budget 2024-25 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- First full budget under Congress government after December 2023 electoral victory.
- Total expenditure at Rs 2,60,000 crore reflects transition from BRS priorities.
- Fiscal deficit at Rs 45,509 crore representing 2.8% of GSDP.
- Loan waiver for farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh โ fiscal cost estimated at Rs 31,000 crore over two years.
- Kaleshwaram project audit initiated โ maintenance costs at Rs 4,000 crore annually.
- Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 planning begins with Rs 3,000 crore initial provision.
- IT exports from Hyderabad cross Rs 2 lakh crore, driving commercial tax collections.
- Indiramma Housing scheme launched targeting 5 lakh units for the poor.
- Education spending at Rs 26,000 crore with new focus on public school quality.
- Outstanding debt at Rs 3,40,000 crore โ formal debt. Off-budget exposure under review.
- Rythu Bharosa continued at Rs 7,000 crore while extending to tenant farmers.
Compare Telangana Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 2.32 lakh crore | Rs 2.91 lakh crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 1.69 lakh crore | Rs 2.21 lakh crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 44,253 crore | Rs 33,487 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 1.12 lakh crore | Rs 1.38 lakh crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Telangana State Budget 2024-25
The Telangana 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.
Telangana 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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