Tamil Nadu Budget โ 2017-18 vs 2016-17
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Tamil Nadu's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2017-18 vs 2016-17
2017-18
Rs 2.08 lakh crore
2016-17
Rs 1.86 lakh crore
2017-18
Rs 1.68 lakh crore
2016-17
Rs 1.5 lakh crore
2017-18
Rs 28,000 crore
2016-17
Rs 24,000 crore
2017-18
Rs 1.08 lakh crore
2016-17
Rs 96,000 crore
2017-18
2.7%
2016-17
2.8%
2017-18
Rs 20,500 crore
2016-17
Rs 18,000 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 1.68 lakh crore | Rs 1.5 lakh crore | +12.0% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 1.08 lakh crore | Rs 96,000 crore | +12.5% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 60,000 crore | Rs 54,000 crore | +11.1% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 2.08 lakh crore | Rs 1.86 lakh crore | +11.8% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.8 lakh crore | Rs 1.62 lakh crore | +11.1% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 28,000 crore | Rs 24,000 crore | +16.7% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 20,500 crore | Rs 18,000 crore | +13.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 38,000 crore | Rs 35,000 crore | +8.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.7% | 2.8% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 17.8% | 17.5% | โ |
How Has Tamil Nadu's Budget Changed from 2016-17 to 2017-18?
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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