Karnataka Budget โ 2018-19 vs 2025-26
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Karnataka's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2018-19 vs 2025-26
2018-19
Rs 2.19 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 3.69 lakh crore
2018-19
Rs 1.75 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 2.77 lakh crore
2018-19
Rs 35,000 crore
2025-26
Rs 65,982 crore
2018-19
Rs 1.11 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 1.55 lakh crore
2018-19
2.4%
2025-26
3.0%
2018-19
Rs 21,000 crore
2025-26
Rs 38,428 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2018-19 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 1.75 lakh crore | Rs 2.77 lakh crore | -36.9% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 1.11 lakh crore | Rs 1.55 lakh crore | -28.4% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 64,000 crore | Rs 18,000 crore | +255.6% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 2.19 lakh crore | Rs 3.69 lakh crore | -40.6% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.84 lakh crore | Rs 3.12 lakh crore | -41.0% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 35,000 crore | Rs 65,982 crore | -47.0% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 21,000 crore | Rs 38,428 crore | -45.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 36,000 crore | Rs 91,261 crore | -60.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.4% | 3.0% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 16.0% | 20.2% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2018-19 vs 2025-26
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2025-26 and 2018-19
| Department | 2018-19 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 47,000 crore | -100.0% |
2. Rural Development & Panchayat Raj | Rs 0 | Rs 36,000 crore | -100.0% |
3. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 27,000 crore | -100.0% |
4. Water Resources | Rs 0 | Rs 22,000 crore | -100.0% |
5. Transport & Infrastructure | Rs 0 | Rs 21,000 crore | -100.0% |
6. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 21,000 crore | -100.0% |
7. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 20,000 crore | -100.0% |
8. Energy | Rs 0 | Rs 19,000 crore | -100.0% |
9. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 18,000 crore | -100.0% |
10. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 16,000 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Karnataka's Budget Changed from 2025-26 to 2018-19?
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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