West Bengal Budget โ 2025-26 vs 2026-27
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how West Bengal's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2025-26 vs 2026-27
2025-26
Rs 3.13 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 3.84 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 2.45 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 3.2 lakh crore
2025-26
Rs 26,439 crore
2026-27
Rs 41,699 crore
2025-26
Rs 1.15 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 1.31 lakh crore
2025-26
3.4%
2026-27
2.9%
2025-26
Rs 49,178 crore
2026-27
Rs 53,034 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 2.45 lakh crore | Rs 3.2 lakh crore | -23.6% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 1.15 lakh crore | Rs 1.31 lakh crore | -12.0% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 7,200 crore | Rs 8,303 crore | -13.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 3.13 lakh crore | Rs 3.84 lakh crore | -18.6% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 3.04 lakh crore | Rs 3.42 lakh crore | -11.3% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 26,439 crore | Rs 41,699 crore | -36.6% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 49,178 crore | Rs 53,034 crore | -7.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 67,774 crore | Rs 62,421 crore | +8.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.4% | 2.9% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 36.9% | 38.0% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2025-26 vs 2026-27
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2026-27 and 2025-26
| Department | 2025-26 | 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. Education | Rs 45,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
4. Rural Development | Rs 27,000 crore | Rs 24,555 crore | +10.0% |
5. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 21,000 crore | Rs 25,530 crore | -17.7% |
6. Social Welfare | Rs 20,000 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
7. Agriculture & Allied Activities | Rs 0 | Rs 19,900 crore | -100.0% |
8. Police & Home | Rs 18,000 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
9. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 16,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
10. Urban Development | Rs 16,000 crore | Rs 12,068 crore | +32.6% |
11. Transport | Rs 0 | Rs 15,887 crore | -100.0% |
12. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 10,000 crore | Rs 15,402 crore | -35.1% |
13. Transport & Roads | Rs 15,000 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
14. Police | Rs 0 | Rs 14,278 crore | -100.0% |
15. Housing | Rs 0 | Rs 13,522 crore | -100.0% |
How Has West Bengal's Budget Changed from 2026-27 to 2025-26?
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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