Puducherry Budget โ 2018-19 vs 2026-27
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Puducherry's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2018-19 vs 2026-27
2018-19
Rs 6,500 crore
2026-27
Rs 14,300 crore
2018-19
Rs 5,800 crore
2026-27
Rs 11,965.07 crore
2018-19
Rs 1,000 crore
2026-27
Rs 2,185 crore
2018-19
Rs 1,650 crore
2026-27
Rs 4,972 crore
2018-19
5.2%
2026-27
4.2%
2018-19
Rs 350 crore
2026-27
Rs 0
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2018-19 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 5,800 crore | Rs 11,965.07 crore | -51.5% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 1,650 crore | Rs 4,972 crore | -66.8% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 380 crore | Rs 2,918.41 crore | -87.0% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 6,500 crore | Rs 14,300 crore | -54.5% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 5,500 crore | Rs 12,115 crore | -54.6% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 1,000 crore | Rs 2,185 crore | -54.2% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 350 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 1,300 crore | Rs 2,334.93 crore | -44.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.2% | 4.2% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 24.8% | 21.19% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2018-19 vs 2026-27
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2026-27 and 2018-19
| Department | 2018-19 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Electricity | Rs 0 | Rs 1,157.25 crore | -100.0% |
2. Finance | Rs 0 | Rs 880.46 crore | -100.0% |
3. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 687.93 crore | -100.0% |
4. Public Debt & Interest Payments | Rs 0 | Rs 527.54 crore | -100.0% |
5. Health | Rs 0 | Rs 513.44 crore | -100.0% |
6. Women & Child Development | Rs 0 | Rs 441.16 crore | -100.0% |
7. Public Works | Rs 0 | Rs 341.83 crore | -100.0% |
8. Home | Rs 0 | Rs 255.29 crore | -100.0% |
9. Civil Supplies | Rs 0 | Rs 170.92 crore | -100.0% |
10. Local Administration | Rs 0 | Rs 155.63 crore | -100.0% |
11. Adi Dravidar Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 91.21 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Puducherry's Budget Changed from 2026-27 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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