Kerala Budget โ 2017-18 vs 2016-17
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Kerala's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2017-18 vs 2016-17
2017-18
Rs 1.11 lakh crore
2016-17
Rs 98,300 crore
2017-18
Rs 82,800 crore
2016-17
Rs 73,200 crore
2017-18
Rs 11,200 crore
2016-17
Rs 9,800 crore
2017-18
Rs 48,200 crore
2016-17
Rs 42,500 crore
2017-18
3.3%
2016-17
3.2%
2017-18
Rs 14,400 crore
2016-17
Rs 12,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 82,800 crore | Rs 73,200 crore | +13.1% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 48,200 crore | Rs 42,500 crore | +13.4% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 6,100 crore | Rs 5,600 crore | +8.9% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.11 lakh crore | Rs 98,300 crore | +13.3% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1 lakh crore | Rs 88,500 crore | +13.2% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 11,200 crore | Rs 9,800 crore | +14.3% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 14,400 crore | Rs 12,500 crore | +15.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 19,200 crore | Rs 16,500 crore | +16.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.3% | 3.2% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 32.4% | 31.9% | โ |
How Has Kerala'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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