Punjab Budget โ 2016-17 vs 2026-27
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Punjab's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2016-17 vs 2026-27
2016-17
Rs 76,200 crore
2026-27
Rs 1.67 lakh crore
2016-17
Rs 56,200 crore
2026-27
Rs 1.26 lakh crore
2016-17
Rs 8,200 crore
2026-27
Rs 18,565 crore
2016-17
Rs 28,900 crore
2026-27
Rs 1.01 lakh crore
2016-17
5.0%
2026-27
4.1%
2016-17
Rs 14,200 crore
2026-27
Rs 28,755 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2016-17 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 56,200 crore | Rs 1.26 lakh crore | -55.5% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 28,900 crore | Rs 1.01 lakh crore | -71.5% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 6,800 crore | Rs 15,687 crore | -56.7% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 76,200 crore | Rs 1.67 lakh crore | -54.3% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 68,000 crore | Rs 1.48 lakh crore | -54.1% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 8,200 crore | Rs 18,565 crore | -55.8% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 14,200 crore | Rs 28,755 crore | -50.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 18,000 crore | Rs 39,971 crore | -55.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.0% | 4.1% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 41.1% | 45.1% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2016-17 vs 2026-27
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2026-27 and 2016-17
| Department | 2016-17 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education, Sports, Arts and Culture | Rs 0 | Rs 21,503 crore | -100.0% |
2. Social Welfare and Nutrition | Rs 0 | Rs 18,775 crore | -100.0% |
3. Agriculture and Allied Activities | Rs 0 | Rs 15,281 crore | -100.0% |
4. Police | Rs 0 | Rs 9,214 crore | -100.0% |
5. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 7,787 crore | -100.0% |
6. Energy | Rs 0 | Rs 5,798 crore | -100.0% |
7. Transport | Rs 0 | Rs 5,153 crore | -100.0% |
8. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 2,945 crore | -100.0% |
9. Irrigation and Flood Control | Rs 0 | Rs 2,943 crore | -100.0% |
10. Rural Development | Rs 0 | Rs 2,858 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Punjab's Budget Changed from 2026-27 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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