Centre's receipts reach 36.7% of Budget Estimate by August 2025
The Government of India received ₹12,82,709 crore, or 36.7% of the 2025-26 Budget Estimate of total receipts, up to August 2025, according to monthly accounts released on 30 September 2025.
Summary
The Government of India received ₹12,82,709 crore up to August 2025, or 36.7% of the 2025-26 Budget Estimate (BE) of total receipts, according to monthly accounts released on 30 September 2025. Receipts comprised ₹8,10,407 crore of net tax revenue, ₹4,40,332 crore of non-tax revenue and ₹31,970 crore of non-debt capital receipts. Total expenditure was ₹18,80,862 crore (37.1% of BE), including ₹4,31,579 crore on capital account. Interest payments were ₹5,28,668 crore. The Centre transferred ₹5,30,148 crore to States as tax devolution, ₹74,431 crore more than a year earlier.
Key facts
- Total receipts
- ₹12,82,709 crore – 36.7% of BE
- Net tax revenue
- ₹8,10,407 crore
- Total expenditure
- ₹18,80,862 crore – 37.1% of BE
- Capital expenditure
- ₹4,31,579 crore
- Interest payments
- ₹5,28,668 crore
- Devolution to States
- ₹5,30,148 crore (+₹74,431 crore YoY)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Up to August 2025, the Government of India's total receipts were what share of the 2025-26 Budget Estimate?
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Correct answer: A — 36.7%
Total receipts of ₹12,82,709 crore were 36.7% of the BE; expenditure was 37.1% of BE.
Consider the following statements about the Government of India's accounts up to August 2025: 1. Total expenditure was 37.1% of the 2025-26 Budget Estimate. 2. Tax devolution to States was ₹5,30,148 crore, higher than in the same period a year earlier. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: expenditure was 37.1% of BE, and devolution of ₹5,30,148 crore was ₹74,431 crore higher than a year earlier.