A Decade of Expenditure
Analyzing the Government of India's fiscal journey from 2014-15 to 2025-26. Explore how the size, quality, and direction of national spending have evolved over twelve years.
Total Expenditure (25-26)
Up from ₹16.6 L Cr in '14-'15
Capital Expenditure Growth
Focus on infrastructure & assets
Avg. Annual Growth
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
The Expanding Fiscal Footprint
This section maps the overall growth in government spending. The data reveals a steady climb, punctuated by a massive fiscal stimulus during the pandemic years (2020-22), establishing a permanently higher baseline for government outlay.
Total Expenditure Trajectory
Showing absolute expenditure in ₹ Lakh Crores. Notice the steep acceleration starting 2020-21.
The Quality of Expenditure
Not all spending is equal. Revenue Expenditure goes towards daily operations (salaries, pensions, interest). Capital Expenditure (CapEx) creates assets (roads, railways, defense equipment). The defining feature of recent budgets has been the deliberate shift towards CapEx to drive long-term economic growth.
Revenue vs. Capital Spending
The 2014 Baseline
In 2014-15, Capital Expenditure formed roughly 11.8% of the total budget. The focus was heavily skewed towards sustaining operations and welfare.
The Infrastructure Push
By 2025-26, CapEx share is projected to be nearly 24%. This structural shift indicates a focus on capital formation, crowding-in private investment, and logistics efficiency.
Where Does the Rupee Go?
Explore the composition of government spending. This section breaks down the total expenditure into major functional categories. Use the interactive selector to see how priorities have shifted over the years.