Bihar Budget โ 2017-18 vs 2016-17
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Bihar's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2017-18 vs 2016-17
2017-18
Rs 1.1 lakh crore
2016-17
Rs 98,700 crore
2017-18
Rs 87,200 crore
2016-17
Rs 78,500 crore
2017-18
Rs 21,200 crore
2016-17
Rs 18,500 crore
2017-18
Rs 25,100 crore
2016-17
Rs 22,800 crore
2017-18
3.3%
2016-17
3.3%
2017-18
Rs 7,900 crore
2016-17
Rs 6,700 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 87,200 crore | Rs 78,500 crore | +11.1% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 25,100 crore | Rs 22,800 crore | +10.1% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 3,900 crore | Rs 3,600 crore | +8.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.1 lakh crore | Rs 98,700 crore | +11.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 88,400 crore | Rs 80,200 crore | +10.2% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 21,200 crore | Rs 18,500 crore | +14.6% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 7,900 crore | Rs 6,700 crore | +17.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 14,200 crore | Rs 12,100 crore | +17.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.3% | 3.3% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 26.7% | 26.5% | โ |
How Has Bihar's Budget Changed from 2016-17 to 2017-18?
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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