Tamil Nadu Budget — 2017-18 vs 2026-27
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Tamil Nadu's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth — 2017-18 vs 2026-27
2017-18
Rs 2.08 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 4.73 lakh crore
2017-18
Rs 1.68 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 3.5 lakh crore
2017-18
Rs 28,000 crore
2026-27
Rs 56,985 crore
2017-18
Rs 1.08 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 2.27 lakh crore
2017-18
2.7%
2026-27
3.0%
2017-18
Rs 20,500 crore
2026-27
Rs 78,683 crore
Receipts & Expenditure — Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2017-18 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 1.68 lakh crore | Rs 3.5 lakh crore | -52.0% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 1.08 lakh crore | Rs 2.27 lakh crore | -52.4% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 60,000 crore | Rs 27,835 crore | +115.6% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 2.08 lakh crore | Rs 4.73 lakh crore | -56.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.8 lakh crore | Rs 4.06 lakh crore | -55.6% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 28,000 crore | Rs 56,985 crore | -50.9% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 20,500 crore | Rs 78,683 crore | -73.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 38,000 crore | Rs 1.22 lakh crore | -68.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.7% | 3.00% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 17.8% | 27.01% | — |
Department Allocation Changes — 2017-18 vs 2026-27
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2026-27 and 2017-18
| Department | 2017-18 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. School Education | Rs 0 | Rs 44,527 crore | -100.0% |
2. Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | Rs 0 | Rs 39,609 crore | -100.0% |
3. Municipal Administration and Water Supply | Rs 0 | Rs 29,863 crore | -100.0% |
4. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 23,357 crore | -100.0% |
5. Highways and Minor Ports | Rs 0 | Rs 21,524 crore | -100.0% |
6. Home, Prohibition and Excise | Rs 0 | Rs 17,290 crore | -100.0% |
7. Energy | Rs 0 | Rs 15,828 crore | -100.0% |
8. Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 14,984 crore | -100.0% |
9. Food and Consumer Protection (incl. food subsidy) | Rs 0 | Rs 14,830 crore | -100.0% |
10. Transport | Rs 0 | Rs 13,561 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Tamil Nadu's Budget Changed from 2026-27 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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