Tamil Nadu Budget — 2004-05 vs 2003-04
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Tamil Nadu's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth — 2004-05 vs 2003-04
2004-05
Rs 35,300 crore
2003-04
Rs 31,800 crore
2004-05
Rs 27,000 crore
2003-04
Rs 23,500 crore
2004-05
Rs 6,500 crore
2003-04
Rs 5,800 crore
2004-05
Rs 16,200 crore
2003-04
Rs 14,100 crore
2004-05
2.3%
2003-04
2.7%
2004-05
Rs 4,990 crore
2003-04
Rs 4,520 crore
Receipts & Expenditure — Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2004-05 | 2003-04 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 27,000 crore | Rs 23,500 crore | +14.9% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 16,200 crore | Rs 14,100 crore | +14.9% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 4,320 crore | Rs 3,760 crore | +14.9% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 35,300 crore | Rs 31,800 crore | +11.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 28,800 crore | Rs 26,000 crore | +10.8% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 6,500 crore | Rs 5,800 crore | +12.1% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 4,990 crore | Rs 4,520 crore | +10.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 5,290 crore | Rs 5,520 crore | -4.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.3% | 2.7% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 21.1% | 22.4% | — |
How Has Tamil Nadu's Budget Changed from 2003-04 to 2004-05?
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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