Himachal Pradesh Budget — 2017-18 vs 2016-17
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Himachal Pradesh's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth — 2017-18 vs 2016-17
2017-18
Rs 33,000 crore
2016-17
Rs 28,800 crore
2017-18
Rs 26,200 crore
2016-17
Rs 23,500 crore
2017-18
Rs 4,200 crore
2016-17
Rs 3,600 crore
2017-18
Rs 8,800 crore
2016-17
Rs 7,900 crore
2017-18
4.8%
2016-17
5.0%
2017-18
Rs 4,200 crore
2016-17
Rs 3,700 crore
Receipts & Expenditure — Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 26,200 crore | Rs 23,500 crore | +11.5% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 8,800 crore | Rs 7,900 crore | +11.4% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 5,800 crore | Rs 5,200 crore | +11.5% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 33,000 crore | Rs 28,800 crore | +14.6% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 28,800 crore | Rs 25,200 crore | +14.3% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 4,200 crore | Rs 3,600 crore | +16.7% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 4,200 crore | Rs 3,700 crore | +13.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 5,800 crore | Rs 5,300 crore | +9.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.8% | 5.0% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 39.6% | 40.1% | — |
How Has Himachal Pradesh'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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