Puducherry Budget โ 2023-24 vs 2026-27
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Puducherry's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2023-24 vs 2026-27
2023-24
Rs 9,400 crore
2026-27
Rs 14,300 crore
2023-24
Rs 8,700 crore
2026-27
Rs 11,965.07 crore
2023-24
Rs 1,500 crore
2026-27
Rs 2,185 crore
2023-24
Rs 2,550 crore
2026-27
Rs 4,972 crore
2023-24
5.0%
2026-27
4.2%
2023-24
Rs 600 crore
2026-27
Rs 0
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2023-24 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 8,700 crore | Rs 11,965.07 crore | -27.3% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 2,550 crore | Rs 4,972 crore | -48.7% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 620 crore | Rs 2,918.41 crore | -78.8% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 9,400 crore | Rs 14,300 crore | -34.3% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 7,900 crore | Rs 12,115 crore | -34.8% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 1,500 crore | Rs 2,185 crore | -31.4% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 600 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 2,200 crore | Rs 2,334.93 crore | -5.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.0% | 4.2% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 23.2% | 21.19% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2023-24 vs 2026-27
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2026-27 and 2023-24
| Department | 2023-24 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 1,870 crore | Rs 687.93 crore | +171.8% |
2. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 1,250 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
3. Electricity | Rs 0 | Rs 1,157.25 crore | -100.0% |
4. Finance | Rs 0 | Rs 880.46 crore | -100.0% |
5. Public Works & Roads | Rs 740 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
6. Social Welfare | Rs 735 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
7. Police & Home | Rs 610 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
8. Energy & Power | Rs 580 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
9. Rural Development | Rs 540 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
10. Public Debt & Interest Payments | Rs 0 | Rs 527.54 crore | -100.0% |
11. Health | Rs 0 | Rs 513.44 crore | -100.0% |
12. Urban Development | Rs 460 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
13. Women & Child Development | Rs 0 | Rs 441.16 crore | -100.0% |
14. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 415 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
15. Public Works | Rs 0 | Rs 341.83 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Puducherry's Budget Changed from 2026-27 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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