Punjab Budget โ 2008-09 vs 2007-08
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Punjab's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2008-09 vs 2007-08
2008-09
Rs 33,600 crore
2007-08
Rs 29,700 crore
2008-09
Rs 20,100 crore
2007-08
Rs 18,200 crore
2008-09
Rs 3,800 crore
2007-08
Rs 3,200 crore
2008-09
Rs 12,200 crore
2007-08
Rs 10,800 crore
2008-09
4.1%
2007-08
3.6%
2008-09
Rs 8,600 crore
2007-08
Rs 7,800 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 20,100 crore | Rs 18,200 crore | +10.4% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 12,200 crore | Rs 10,800 crore | +13.0% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 2,600 crore | Rs 2,400 crore | +8.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 33,600 crore | Rs 29,700 crore | +13.1% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 29,800 crore | Rs 26,500 crore | +12.5% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 3,800 crore | Rs 3,200 crore | +18.8% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 8,600 crore | Rs 7,800 crore | +10.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 6,400 crore | Rs 5,000 crore | +28.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.1% | 3.6% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 40.8% | 41.5% | โ |
How Has Punjab's Budget Changed from 2007-08 to 2008-09?
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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