Tamil Nadu Budget โ 2003-04 vs 2025-26
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Tamil Nadu's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2003-04 vs 2025-26
2003-04
Rs 31,800 crore
2025-26
Rs 4.34 lakh crore
2003-04
Rs 23,500 crore
2025-26
Rs 3.1 lakh crore
2003-04
Rs 5,800 crore
2025-26
Rs 51,443 crore
2003-04
Rs 14,100 crore
2025-26
Rs 1.68 lakh crore
2003-04
2.7%
2025-26
3.5%
2003-04
Rs 4,520 crore
2025-26
Rs 46,968 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2003-04 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 23,500 crore | Rs 3.1 lakh crore | -92.4% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 14,100 crore | Rs 1.68 lakh crore | -91.6% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 3,760 crore | Rs 18,000 crore | -79.1% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 31,800 crore | Rs 4.34 lakh crore | -92.7% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 26,000 crore | Rs 3.74 lakh crore | -93.0% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 5,800 crore | Rs 51,443 crore | -88.7% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 4,520 crore | Rs 46,968 crore | -90.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 5,520 crore | Rs 1.24 lakh crore | -95.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.7% | 3.48% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 22.4% | 19.6% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2003-04 vs 2025-26
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2025-26 and 2003-04
| Department | 2003-04 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 53,000 crore | -100.0% |
2. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 31,000 crore | -100.0% |
3. Rural Development | Rs 0 | Rs 29,000 crore | -100.0% |
4. Transport & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 22,000 crore | -100.0% |
5. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 22,000 crore | -100.0% |
6. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 21,000 crore | -100.0% |
7. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 0 | Rs 18,000 crore | -100.0% |
8. Energy | Rs 0 | Rs 17,000 crore | -100.0% |
9. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 16,000 crore | -100.0% |
10. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 15,000 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Tamil Nadu's Budget Changed from 2025-26 to 2003-04?
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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