Kerala Budget โ 2025-26 vs 2026-27
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Kerala's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2025-26 vs 2026-27
2025-26
Rs 1.92 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 2.28 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 1.37 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 1.7 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 18,484 crore
2026-27
Rs 22,566 crore
2025-26
Rs 93,000 crore
2026-27
Rs 99,002 crore
2025-26
3.8%
2026-27
3.5%
2025-26
Rs 31,824 crore
2026-27
Rs 34,376 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 1.37 lakh crore | Rs 1.7 lakh crore | -19.2% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 93,000 crore | Rs 99,002 crore | -6.1% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 20,000 crore | Rs 21,356 crore | -6.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.92 lakh crore | Rs 2.28 lakh crore | -15.4% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.81 lakh crore | Rs 2.05 lakh crore | -11.9% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 18,484 crore | Rs 22,566 crore | -18.1% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 31,824 crore | Rs 34,376 crore | -7.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 53,950 crore | Rs 56,405 crore | -4.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.8% | 3.5% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 29.8% | 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 30,525 crore | -100.0% |
2. Education | Rs 30,000 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
3. Social Welfare and Nutrition | Rs 0 | Rs 19,605 crore | -100.0% |
4. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 18,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
5. Social Welfare | Rs 15,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
6. Rural Development | Rs 12,500 crore | Rs 9,446 crore | +32.3% |
7. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 12,078 crore | -100.0% |
8. Police & Home | Rs 10,200 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
9. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 9,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
10. Agriculture and Allied Activities | Rs 0 | Rs 8,772 crore | -100.0% |
11. Transport & Roads | Rs 8,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
12. Urban Development | Rs 8,000 crore | Rs 1,593 crore | +402.2% |
13. Transport (incl. Roads and Bridges) | Rs 0 | Rs 7,527 crore | -100.0% |
14. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 7,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
15. Energy | Rs 7,000 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
How Has Kerala'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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