Centre has spent 74.3% of RE by January 2026
What happened
- Up to January 2026, the Centre spent ₹36,90,061 crore, which is 74.3% of RE 2025-26. Of this, ₹28,47,780 crore went on revenue account and ₹8,42,281 crore on capital account [PIB].
Background
- CGA publishes monthly accounts, and these show how fast the Budget is being spent.
Why it matters
- Capital spending pace in Q4 shapes the fiscal deficit outcome.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-02-27): up to January 2026, the Centre spent ₹36,90,061 crore, which is 74.3% of RE 2025-26. Of this, ₹28,47,780 crore went on revenue account and ₹8,42,281 crore on capital account.
- Capital spending pace in Q4 shapes the fiscal deficit outcome.
Quotable data pointUp to January 2026, the Centre spent ₹36,90,061 crore, which is 74.3% of RE 2025-26.
PIB: Finance: Monthly accounts Jan 2026, 27 Feb 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: CGA role.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Share of RE spent by Jan
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Capital account spending
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Monthly accounts compiled by
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Finance: Monthly accounts Jan 2026, 27 Feb 2026
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