Tamil Nadu Budget โ 2008-09 vs 2007-08
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Tamil Nadu's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2008-09 vs 2007-08
2008-09
Rs 63,500 crore
2007-08
Rs 52,500 crore
2008-09
Rs 48,000 crore
2007-08
Rs 42,500 crore
2008-09
Rs 12,500 crore
2007-08
Rs 10,500 crore
2008-09
Rs 28,800 crore
2007-08
Rs 25,500 crore
2008-09
3.0%
2007-08
1.5%
2008-09
Rs 7,275 crore
2007-08
Rs 6,200 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 48,000 crore | Rs 42,500 crore | +12.9% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 28,800 crore | Rs 25,500 crore | +12.9% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 7,680 crore | Rs 6,800 crore | +12.9% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 63,500 crore | Rs 52,500 crore | +21.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 51,000 crore | Rs 42,000 crore | +21.4% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 12,500 crore | Rs 10,500 crore | +19.0% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 7,275 crore | Rs 6,200 crore | +17.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 13,275 crore | Rs 5,400 crore | +145.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.0% | 1.5% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 15.4% | 16.0% | โ |
How Has Tamil Nadu's Budget Changed from 2007-08 to 2008-09?
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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