Bihar Budget โ 2025-26 vs 2026-27
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Bihar's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2025-26 vs 2026-27
2025-26
Rs 4 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 3.25 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 2.66 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 2.85 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 58,581 crore
2026-27
Rs 40,791 crore
2025-26
Rs 62,000 crore
2026-27
Rs 2.24 lakh crore
2025-26
11.8%
2026-27
3.0%
2025-26
Rs 20,718 crore
2026-27
Rs 25,364 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 2.66 lakh crore | Rs 2.85 lakh crore | -6.9% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 62,000 crore | Rs 2.24 lakh crore | -72.3% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 12,500 crore | Rs 9,403 crore | +32.9% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 4 lakh crore | Rs 3.25 lakh crore | +23.2% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 2.53 lakh crore | Rs 2.84 lakh crore | -11.1% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 58,581 crore | Rs 40,791 crore | +43.6% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 20,718 crore | Rs 25,364 crore | -18.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 1.34 lakh crore | Rs 39,112 crore | +243.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 11.8% | 3.0% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 28.3% | 34.1% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2025-26 vs 2026-27
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2026-27 and 2025-26
| Department | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education, Sports, Arts and Culture | Rs 0 | Rs 70,141 crore | -100.0% |
2. Education | Rs 42,000 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
3. Rural Development | Rs 34,000 crore | Rs 30,387 crore | +11.9% |
4. Social Welfare and Nutrition | Rs 0 | Rs 24,710 crore | -100.0% |
5. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 20,230 crore | -100.0% |
6. Social Welfare | Rs 20,000 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
7. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 19,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
8. Energy | Rs 13,000 crore | Rs 18,649 crore | -30.3% |
9. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 17,000 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
10. Police (Home) | Rs 0 | Rs 16,840 crore | -100.0% |
11. Urban Development | Rs 9,000 crore | Rs 14,050 crore | -35.9% |
12. Transport & Roads | Rs 14,000 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
13. Police & Home | Rs 11,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
14. Water Resources & Irrigation | Rs 10,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
15. Transport | Rs 0 | Rs 10,178 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Bihar's Budget Changed from 2026-27 to 2025-26?
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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