Tamil Nadu Economy
2026-27

Capital: Chennai · southern India · FY 2026-27 Budget Estimates

Fiscal Score

Caution · Needs Monitoring

Gross State Domestic Product ₹31,55,000 Crore (Est)

Revenue Receipts ₹2,99,020 Crore

Total Expenditure ₹4,12,568 Crore

Population (Est) 7.6 Cr Citizens

Tamil Nadu's finances need careful watching.

The state is spending slightly more than recommended, which is causing its debt to grow. While not in immediate danger, the government needs to find ways to increase its daily income or reduce extra costs to stay safe.

Fiscal Matrix

vs RBI FRBM Benchmark (3.5%)

Caution

3.44% Fiscal Deficit / GSDP

RBI Limit: 3.5%

Fiscal Deficit ⓘ 3.44%≤ 3.5% ✓ On Track

Revenue Deficit ⓘ -1.0%≤ 0% ✕ Deficit

Debt / GSDP ⓘ 26.40%≤ 25% ⚠ Elevated

Interest / Revenue ⓘ 19.5%≤ 15% ✕ Stressed

Live Debt Clock

Estimated accumulation this FY

LIVE

Total Outstanding Debt

₹ ... Crore

Debt per Citizen

₹ 1,09,605

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

₹2,99,020

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

3.44% | Avg: 2.8%

Debt / GSDP

26.40% | Avg: 25.5%

Key Indicators

Tax RevenueOwn tax + Central share

₹209,314

Capital ExpenditureAsset creation

₹82,514

Interest PaymentsServicing past debt

₹58,310

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Tamil Nadu Economy2026-27