Punjab Budget โ 2025-26 vs 2026-27
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Punjab's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2025-26 vs 2026-27
2025-26
Rs 1.55 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 1.67 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 1.17 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 1.26 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 11,880 crore
2026-27
Rs 18,565 crore
2025-26
Rs 64,800 crore
2026-27
Rs 1.01 lakh crore
2025-26
4.2%
2026-27
4.1%
2025-26
Rs 26,500 crore
2026-27
Rs 28,755 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 1.17 lakh crore | Rs 1.26 lakh crore | -7.7% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 64,800 crore | Rs 1.01 lakh crore | -36.0% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 12,500 crore | Rs 15,687 crore | -20.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.55 lakh crore | Rs 1.67 lakh crore | -6.8% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.36 lakh crore | Rs 1.48 lakh crore | -7.9% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 11,880 crore | Rs 18,565 crore | -36.0% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 26,500 crore | Rs 28,755 crore | -7.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 37,237 crore | Rs 39,971 crore | -6.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.2% | 4.1% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 47.1% | 45.1% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2025-26 vs 2026-27
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2026-27 and 2025-26
| Department | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education, Sports, Arts and Culture | Rs 0 | Rs 21,503 crore | -100.0% |
2. Education | Rs 19,200 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
3. Social Welfare and Nutrition | Rs 0 | Rs 18,775 crore | -100.0% |
4. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 15,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
5. Agriculture and Allied Activities | Rs 0 | Rs 15,281 crore | -100.0% |
6. Energy | Rs 12,800 crore | Rs 5,798 crore | +120.8% |
7. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 10,100 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
8. Rural Development | Rs 9,500 crore | Rs 2,858 crore | +232.4% |
9. Police | Rs 0 | Rs 9,214 crore | -100.0% |
10. Police & Home | Rs 9,100 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
11. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 7,787 crore | -100.0% |
12. Social Welfare | Rs 7,400 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
13. Transport & Roads | Rs 5,300 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
14. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 5,200 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
15. Transport | Rs 0 | Rs 5,153 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Punjab's Budget Changed from 2026-27 to 2025-26?
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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