Centre's provisional accounts for 2024-25: receipts at 97.8% of revised estimates
The Government of India's provisional accounts for 2024-25, released on 30 May 2025, show total receipts of ₹30,78,247 crore (97.8% of RE) and total expenditure of ₹46,55,517 crore (98.7% of RE).
Summary
The provisional (unaudited) accounts of the Government of India for 2024-25 were published on 30 May 2025. Total receipts were ₹30,78,247 crore, or 97.8% of the revised estimates, comprising ₹24,98,885 crore net tax revenue, ₹5,37,544 crore non-tax revenue and ₹41,818 crore non-debt capital receipts. ₹12,86,885 crore was transferred to states as devolution of taxes, ₹1,57,391 crore more than the previous year. Total expenditure was ₹46,55,517 crore (98.7% of RE), of which ₹36,03,510 crore was revenue and ₹10,52,007 crore capital expenditure; interest payments were ₹11,16,343 crore.
Key facts
- Total receipts
- ₹30,78,247 crore (97.8% of RE)
- Net tax revenue
- ₹24,98,885 crore
- Tax devolution to states
- ₹12,86,885 crore (+₹1,57,391 crore YoY)
- Total expenditure
- ₹46,55,517 crore (98.7% of RE)
- Capital expenditure
- ₹10,52,007 crore
- Interest payments
- ₹11,16,343 crore
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to the provisional accounts for 2024-25, total receipts of the Government of India were what percentage of the revised estimates?
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Correct answer: A — 97.8%
Total receipts of ₹30,78,247 crore were 97.8% of RE 2024-25; 98.7% was the figure for total expenditure.
How much was transferred to state governments as devolution of share of taxes in 2024-25, as per the provisional accounts?
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Correct answer: C — ₹12,86,885 crore
₹12,86,885 crore was devolved to states. ₹10,52,007 crore was capital expenditure, ₹11,16,343 crore interest payments, and ₹24,98,885 crore net tax revenue.