Punjab Budget โ 2022-23 vs 2026-27
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Punjab's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2022-23 vs 2026-27
2022-23
Rs 1.4 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 1.67 lakh crore
2022-23
Rs 96,500 crore
2026-27
Rs 1.26 lakh crore
2022-23
Rs 18,000 crore
2026-27
Rs 18,565 crore
2022-23
Rs 47,500 crore
2026-27
Rs 1.01 lakh crore
2022-23
5.5%
2026-27
4.1%
2022-23
Rs 22,700 crore
2026-27
Rs 28,755 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2022-23 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 96,500 crore | Rs 1.26 lakh crore | -23.5% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 47,500 crore | Rs 1.01 lakh crore | -53.1% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 12,500 crore | Rs 15,687 crore | -20.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.4 lakh crore | Rs 1.67 lakh crore | -16.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.22 lakh crore | Rs 1.48 lakh crore | -17.6% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 18,000 crore | Rs 18,565 crore | -3.0% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 22,700 crore | Rs 28,755 crore | -21.1% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 35,500 crore | Rs 39,971 crore | -11.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.5% | 4.1% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 46.2% | 45.1% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2022-23 vs 2026-27
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2026-27 and 2022-23
| Department | 2022-23 | 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 2022-23?
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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