Tamil Nadu Budget — 2005-06 vs 2004-05
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Tamil Nadu's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth — 2005-06 vs 2004-05
2005-06
Rs 40,000 crore
2004-05
Rs 35,300 crore
2005-06
Rs 31,500 crore
2004-05
Rs 27,000 crore
2005-06
Rs 7,500 crore
2004-05
Rs 6,500 crore
2005-06
Rs 18,900 crore
2004-05
Rs 16,200 crore
2005-06
2.0%
2004-05
2.3%
2005-06
Rs 5,500 crore
2004-05
Rs 4,990 crore
Receipts & Expenditure — Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2005-06 | 2004-05 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 31,500 crore | Rs 27,000 crore | +16.7% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 18,900 crore | Rs 16,200 crore | +16.7% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 5,040 crore | Rs 4,320 crore | +16.7% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 40,000 crore | Rs 35,300 crore | +13.3% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 32,500 crore | Rs 28,800 crore | +12.8% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 7,500 crore | Rs 6,500 crore | +15.4% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 5,500 crore | Rs 4,990 crore | +10.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 5,300 crore | Rs 5,290 crore | +0.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.0% | 2.3% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 19.2% | 21.1% | — |
How Has Tamil Nadu's Budget Changed from 2004-05 to 2005-06?
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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