Punjab Budget โ 2016-17 vs 2025-26
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Punjab's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2016-17 vs 2025-26
2016-17
Rs 76,200 crore
2025-26
Rs 1.55 lakh crore
2016-17
Rs 56,200 crore
2025-26
Rs 1.17 lakh crore
2016-17
Rs 8,200 crore
2025-26
Rs 11,880 crore
2016-17
Rs 28,900 crore
2025-26
Rs 64,800 crore
2016-17
5.0%
2025-26
4.2%
2016-17
Rs 14,200 crore
2025-26
Rs 26,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2016-17 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 56,200 crore | Rs 1.17 lakh crore | -51.8% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 28,900 crore | Rs 64,800 crore | -55.4% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 6,800 crore | Rs 12,500 crore | -45.6% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 76,200 crore | Rs 1.55 lakh crore | -51.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 68,000 crore | Rs 1.36 lakh crore | -50.1% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 8,200 crore | Rs 11,880 crore | -31.0% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 14,200 crore | Rs 26,500 crore | -46.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 18,000 crore | Rs 37,237 crore | -51.7% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.0% | 4.2% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 41.1% | 47.1% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2016-17 vs 2025-26
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2025-26 and 2016-17
| Department | 2016-17 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 19,200 crore | -100.0% |
2. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 15,500 crore | -100.0% |
3. Energy | Rs 0 | Rs 12,800 crore | -100.0% |
4. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 10,100 crore | -100.0% |
5. Rural Development | Rs 0 | Rs 9,500 crore | -100.0% |
6. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 9,100 crore | -100.0% |
7. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 7,400 crore | -100.0% |
8. Transport & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 5,300 crore | -100.0% |
9. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 0 | Rs 5,200 crore | -100.0% |
10. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 5,000 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Punjab's Budget Changed from 2025-26 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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