Centre releases ₹1,01,603 crore advance tax devolution to States ahead of festivals
The Union Government released an additional tax devolution instalment of ₹1,01,603 crore to State Governments on 1 October 2025, ahead of the festive season.
Summary
The Union Government released an additional tax devolution of ₹1,01,603 crore to State Governments on 1 October 2025, as one advance instalment, to help them speed up capital spending and fund development and welfare expenditure ahead of the festive season. The amount is in addition to the normal monthly devolution due on 10 October 2025. Uttar Pradesh received the largest share at ₹18,227 crore, followed by Bihar (₹10,219 crore), Madhya Pradesh (₹7,976 crore) and West Bengal (₹7,644 crore). Goa received the smallest share at ₹392 crore.
Key facts
- Amount
- ₹1,01,603 crore – advance instalment
- Released
- 1 Oct 2025
- Regular instalment
- Due 10 Oct 2025
- Largest share
- Uttar Pradesh ₹18,227 crore
- Next
- Bihar ₹10,219 cr; MP ₹7,976 cr; WB ₹7,644 cr
- Smallest
- Goa ₹392 crore
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How much additional tax devolution did the Union Government release to States on 1 October 2025 as an advance instalment?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1,01,603 crore
The Centre released ₹1,01,603 crore on 1 October 2025, in addition to the regular instalment due on 10 October.
Which State received the largest share of the advance tax devolution released on 1 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh received the largest share at ₹18,227 crore.