With reference to the revenue receipts of Telangana as reported by the RBI, consider the following statements: 1. The revenue realization for the year 2023-24 was ₹1.69 lakh crore. 2. The primary area of mismatch was identified as tax revenues. 3. The revenue realization for the year 2022-23 was ₹1.67 lakh crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Telangana State Government consistently lagged behind budget estimates for revenue receipts, RBI report says

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Fiscal policy, budget & taxation (GST)· Mains· 4 October 2026

Fiscal discipline and budgetary accuracy: a key GS3 topic regarding state finances and revenue realization.

Why in news

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that the Telangana State Government consistently failed to meet its budget estimates for revenue receipts between 2022 and 2025.

Background

The RBI report highlights revenue realizations of ₹1.59 lakh crore (2022-23), ₹1.69 lakh crore (2023-24), and ₹1.67 lakh crore (2024-25). Significant mismatches were specifically noted in non-tax revenues and Grants-in-Aid & Contributions.

Facts for Prelims

FactTelangana revenue receipts for 2022-23: ₹1.59 lakh crore
FactTelangana revenue receipts for 2023-24: ₹1.69 lakh crore
FactTelangana revenue receipts for 2024-25: ₹1.67 lakh crore
FactPrimary areas of mismatch: Grants-in-Aid & Contributions and non-tax revenues

Prelims practice question

With reference to the revenue receipts of Telangana as reported by the RBI, consider the following statements:

The revenue realization for the year 2023-24 was ₹1.69 lakh crore.
The primary area of mismatch was identified as tax revenues.
The revenue realization for the year 2022-23 was ₹1.67 lakh crore.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)3 only
(d)1 and 2 only

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The mismatch was specifically noted in non-tax revenues and Grants-in-Aid & Contributions. Statement 3 is incorrect: The revenue realization for 2022-23 was ₹1.59 lakh crore.

For Mains

Q. Analyze the fiscal implications of consistent shortfalls in revenue receipts for state governments and suggest measures to improve budgetary accuracy.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Fiscal deficit risk: Revenue shortfalls necessitating higher borrowing or diversion of capital expenditure funds
Revenue structural gap: Under-realization of non-tax revenues indicating potential leakages or inefficient collection mechanisms

Keywords: Fiscal discipline · Revenue receipts · Budgetary estimates · Fiscal deficit · State finances

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