Public finance
The Union’s receipts, expenditure and borrowing in the published budget.
Budget figures are FY 2026–27 estimates, not actual expenditure. Other indicators link to their current official series. Different base years, reference periods and revisions must be considered before comparing data.
Explore this topic in the interactive atlas →Total expenditure
₹53,47,315 crore is the FY 2026–27 Budget Estimate.
Union Budget · Budget at a Glance ↗- Includes revenue and capital expenditure.
FY 2026–27 · BE
Revenue expenditure
₹41,25,494 crore is the FY 2026–27 Budget Estimate.
Union Budget · Budget at a Glance ↗FY 2026–27 · BE
Capital expenditure
₹12,21,821 crore is the FY 2026–27 Budget Estimate.
Union Budget · Budget at a Glance ↗- Effective capital expenditure additionally includes grants for creation of capital assets.
FY 2026–27 · BE
Net tax revenue to Centre
₹28,66,922 crore is estimated after the states’ share.
Union Budget · Budget at a Glance ↗FY 2026–27 · BE
Non-tax revenue
₹6,66,228 crore is the FY 2026–27 Budget Estimate.
Union Budget · Budget at a Glance ↗FY 2026–27 · BE
Fiscal deficit
Estimated at ₹16,95,768 crore, or 4.3% of GDP.
Union Budget · Budget at a Glance ↗- Budget estimates differ from revised estimates and audited actuals.
FY 2026–27 · BE
Public audit
The CAG publishes audits of public finances and programme implementation.
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