This dataset provides an abstract of the Indian government's total receipts from 2020-21 to 2022-23, showing actuals, budget estimates, and revised estimates.
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | categorical | No | Broad classification of the receipt (e.g., 1. Tax Revenue, 2. Non-Tax Revenue, 3. Capital Receipts). |
| Revenue Receipts | string | No | The specific name of the tax, revenue head, or capital source (e.g., Corporation Tax, GST, Market Loans). |
| Actuals 2020-21 | float | No | Audited actual revenue/receipts for the financial year 2020-2021. |
| Budget Estimates 2020-21 | float | No | Initial budget estimate (BE) proposed for the financial year 2021-2022. |
The data breaks down all government income into three main categories: Tax Revenue, Non-Tax Revenue, and Capital Receipts (including non-debt and debt components).
The dataset is based on official budget documents presented to the Parliament. It includes accounting subtotals (e.g., Gross Tax Revenue) and adjustments (e.g., Less - State's share). Missing values are present for taxes that have been abolished (like Wealth Tax) or where specific estimates were not applicable.
Analyzing national revenue trends, evaluating fiscal sustainability, monitoring tax collection efficiency, and macroeconomic research.
The dataset provides a high-level summary. Itemized receipts at the departmental level are not provided. Figures are absolute and nominally expressed in Indian accounting units (Crores of INR).
Extracted from the 'Receipt Budget' and 'Budget at a Glance' sections of the Union Budget of India.
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