Puducherry Budget โ 2026-27 vs 2025-26
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Puducherry's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2026-27 vs 2025-26
2026-27
Rs 14,300 crore
2025-26
Rs 11,500 crore
2026-27
Rs 11,965.07 crore
2025-26
Rs 10,280 crore
2026-27
Rs 2,185 crore
2025-26
Rs 2,100 crore
2026-27
Rs 4,972 crore
2025-26
Rs 3,150 crore
2026-27
4.2%
2025-26
5.6%
2026-27
Rs 0
2025-26
Rs 700 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2026-27 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 11,965.07 crore | Rs 10,280 crore | +16.4% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 4,972 crore | Rs 3,150 crore | +57.8% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 2,918.41 crore | Rs 780 crore | +274.2% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 14,300 crore | Rs 11,500 crore | +24.3% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 12,115 crore | Rs 9,400 crore | +28.9% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 2,185 crore | Rs 2,100 crore | +4.0% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 0 | Rs 700 crore | -100.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 2,334.93 crore | Rs 2,900 crore | -19.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.2% | 5.6% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 21.19% | 24.0% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2026-27 vs 2025-26
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2025-26 and 2026-27
| Department | 2026-27 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 687.93 crore | Rs 2,280 crore | -69.8% |
2. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 1,600 crore | -100.0% |
3. Electricity | Rs 1,157.25 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
4. Public Works & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 970 crore | -100.0% |
5. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 900 crore | -100.0% |
6. Finance | Rs 880.46 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
7. Energy & Power | Rs 0 | Rs 750 crore | -100.0% |
8. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 740 crore | -100.0% |
9. Rural Development | Rs 0 | Rs 700 crore | -100.0% |
10. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 600 crore | -100.0% |
11. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 530 crore | -100.0% |
12. Public Debt & Interest Payments | Rs 527.54 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
13. Health | Rs 513.44 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
14. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 0 | Rs 450 crore | -100.0% |
15. Women & Child Development | Rs 441.16 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
How Has Puducherry's Budget Changed from 2025-26 to 2026-27?
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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