Breaking Down Tamil Nadu's 2026–27 Interim Budget: Every Rupee Counts

The Tamil Nadu government unveiled its 2026–27 Interim Budget, detailing expenditure allocation and revenue sources. Major expenditures include subsidies and grants at 30.1%, followed by salaries and debt repayment. Revenue primarily comes from State's Own Tax Revenue and public debt. Total projected revenue receipts stand at Rs 3,44,575 crore.

The Tamil Nadu government has presented its Interim Budget for the fiscal year 2026–27, breaking down how each rupee is spent and mobilized.

The budget outlines that subsidies and grants represent 30.1% of expenditures, while salaries account for 18.2% and debt repayment 10%.

On the revenue front, the State's Own Tax Revenue makes up 44.6%, with public debt contributing 33%, and total projected revenue receipts expected to reach Rs 3,44,575 crore.

(With inputs from agencies.)