West Bengal Budget โ 2017-18 vs 2026-27
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how West Bengal's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2017-18 vs 2026-27
2017-18
Rs 1.47 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 3.84 lakh crore
2017-18
Rs 93,100 crore
2026-27
Rs 3.2 lakh crore
2017-18
Rs 18,500 crore
2026-27
Rs 41,699 crore
2017-18
Rs 44,500 crore
2026-27
Rs 1.31 lakh crore
2017-18
3.8%
2026-27
2.9%
2017-18
Rs 27,900 crore
2026-27
Rs 53,034 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2017-18 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 93,100 crore | Rs 3.2 lakh crore | -71.0% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 44,500 crore | Rs 1.31 lakh crore | -65.9% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 6,200 crore | Rs 8,303 crore | -25.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.47 lakh crore | Rs 3.84 lakh crore | -61.7% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.29 lakh crore | Rs 3.42 lakh crore | -62.4% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 18,500 crore | Rs 41,699 crore | -55.6% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 27,900 crore | Rs 53,034 crore | -47.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 30,200 crore | Rs 62,421 crore | -51.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.8% | 2.9% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 41.3% | 38.0% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 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. Social Welfare & Nutrition | Rs 0 | Rs 63,894 crore | -100.0% |
2. Education, Sports, Arts & Culture | Rs 0 | Rs 54,798 crore | -100.0% |
3. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 25,530 crore | -100.0% |
4. Rural Development | Rs 0 | Rs 24,555 crore | -100.0% |
5. Agriculture & Allied Activities | Rs 0 | Rs 19,900 crore | -100.0% |
6. Transport | Rs 0 | Rs 15,887 crore | -100.0% |
7. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 0 | Rs 15,402 crore | -100.0% |
8. Police | Rs 0 | Rs 14,278 crore | -100.0% |
9. Housing | Rs 0 | Rs 13,522 crore | -100.0% |
10. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 12,068 crore | -100.0% |
How Has West Bengal'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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