Puducherry Budget โ 2023-24 vs 2025-26
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Puducherry's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2023-24 vs 2025-26
2023-24
Rs 9,400 crore
2025-26
Rs 11,500 crore
2023-24
Rs 8,700 crore
2025-26
Rs 10,280 crore
2023-24
Rs 1,500 crore
2025-26
Rs 2,100 crore
2023-24
Rs 2,550 crore
2025-26
Rs 3,150 crore
2023-24
5.0%
2025-26
5.6%
2023-24
Rs 600 crore
2025-26
Rs 700 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2023-24 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 8,700 crore | Rs 10,280 crore | -15.4% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 2,550 crore | Rs 3,150 crore | -19.0% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 620 crore | Rs 780 crore | -20.5% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 9,400 crore | Rs 11,500 crore | -18.3% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 7,900 crore | Rs 9,400 crore | -16.0% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 1,500 crore | Rs 2,100 crore | -28.6% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 600 crore | Rs 700 crore | -14.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 2,200 crore | Rs 2,900 crore | -24.1% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.0% | 5.6% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 23.2% | 24.0% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2023-24 vs 2025-26
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2025-26 and 2023-24
| Department | 2023-24 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 1,870 crore | Rs 2,280 crore | -18.0% |
2. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 1,250 crore | Rs 1,600 crore | -21.9% |
3. Public Works & Roads | Rs 740 crore | Rs 970 crore | -23.7% |
4. Social Welfare | Rs 735 crore | Rs 900 crore | -18.3% |
5. Energy & Power | Rs 580 crore | Rs 750 crore | -22.7% |
6. Police & Home | Rs 610 crore | Rs 740 crore | -17.6% |
7. Rural Development | Rs 540 crore | Rs 700 crore | -22.9% |
8. Urban Development | Rs 460 crore | Rs 600 crore | -23.3% |
9. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 415 crore | Rs 530 crore | -21.7% |
10. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 330 crore | Rs 450 crore | -26.7% |
How Has Puducherry's Budget Changed from 2025-26 to 2023-24?
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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