Central accounts to September: 49.5% of receipts in
What happened
- Receipts to September 2025 were ₹17,30,216 crore (49.5% of BE); spending was ₹23,03,339 crore (45.5% of BE) [PIB].
- Tax devolution to states was ₹6,31,751 crore, ₹86,948 crore more than last year; interest was ₹5,78,182 crore [PIB].
Background
- Capital spending was ₹5,80,746 crore [PIB].
Why it matters
- Half-year numbers show capex on track; watch GST cuts on second-half revenue.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-10-31): receipts to September 2025 were ₹17,30,216 crore (49.5% of BE); spending was ₹23,03,339 crore (45.5% of BE).
- Half-year numbers show capex on track; watch GST cuts on second-half revenue.
Quotable data pointTax devolution to states was ₹6,31,751 crore, ₹86,948 crore more than last year; interest was ₹5,78,182 crore.
PIB: Finance: Monthly accounts to September 2025, 31 Oct 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: budget terms.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Receipts as % of BE
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Tax devolution to states
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Capital expenditure
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Finance: Monthly accounts to September 2025, 31 Oct 2025
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