HP

Himachal Pradesh Economy
2026-27

Capital: Shimla · northern India · FY 2026-27 Budget Estimates
Fiscal Score: 35 / 100 — High Risk · Under Stress
35
Fiscal Score
High Risk · Under Stress
Gross State Domestic Product ₹2,14,000 Crore (Est)
Revenue Receipts ₹42,000 Crore
Total Expenditure ₹53,000 Crore
Population (Est) 0.8 Cr Citizens

Himachal Pradesh's finances are at a high-risk level.

The state is currently spending much more than it earns. This has led to a very high debt level that may be difficult to pay back in the future. The government is currently paying a large portion of its income just as interest on old loans.

Fiscal Matrix

vs RBI FRBM Benchmark (3.5%)
High Risk
4.50% Fiscal Deficit / GSDP
RBI Limit: 3.5%
MetricStateRBI NormStatus
Fiscal Deficit 4.50%≤ 3.5% ✕ Exceeded
Revenue Deficit -0.2%≤ 0% ✕ Deficit
Debt / GSDP 40.10%≤ 25% ✕ Excessive
Interest / Revenue 14.3%≤ 15% ✓ Manageable

Live Debt Clock

Estimated accumulation this FY
LIVE
Total Outstanding Debt
... Crore
Debt per Citizen
₹ 1,14,667
Detailed debt composition (internal/central/other) is not available at the state level in the current dataset. Refer to the RBI State Finances report for a full breakdown.
Formula: Base Debt + (Fiscal Deficit ÷ 365 × Days Elapsed)

Revenue vs Expenditure

FY 2026-27 Budget Estimates
Based on FY 2026-27 Budget Estimates only. Historical actuals are not included in the current dataset.

Revenue Receipts

FY 2026-27
Total Revenue Receipts
₹42,000
Crore
Revenue composition (own tax, central transfers, non-tax) varies significantly by state and is not available in the current dataset. Refer to the RBI State Finances report for a detailed breakdown.

State vs National Avg

Key ratio comparison
Fiscal Deficit
4.50% | Avg: 2.8%
Debt / GSDP
40.10% | Avg: 25.5%

Key Indicators

Tax RevenueOwn tax + Central share
₹29,400
Capital ExpenditureAsset creation
₹10,600
Interest PaymentsServicing past debt
₹6,020