Punjab Budget โ 2016-17 vs 2015-16
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Punjab's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2016-17 vs 2015-16
2016-17
Rs 76,200 crore
2015-16
Rs 70,000 crore
2016-17
Rs 56,200 crore
2015-16
Rs 52,800 crore
2016-17
Rs 8,200 crore
2015-16
Rs 7,500 crore
2016-17
Rs 28,900 crore
2015-16
Rs 26,500 crore
2016-17
5.0%
2015-16
5.2%
2016-17
Rs 14,200 crore
2015-16
Rs 13,000 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 56,200 crore | Rs 52,800 crore | +6.4% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 28,900 crore | Rs 26,500 crore | +9.1% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 6,800 crore | Rs 6,300 crore | +7.9% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 76,200 crore | Rs 70,000 crore | +8.9% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 68,000 crore | Rs 62,500 crore | +8.8% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 8,200 crore | Rs 7,500 crore | +9.3% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 14,200 crore | Rs 13,000 crore | +9.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 18,000 crore | Rs 17,200 crore | +4.7% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.0% | 5.2% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 41.1% | 40.0% | โ |
How Has Punjab's Budget Changed from 2015-16 to 2016-17?
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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