Monthly Review of Government of India Accounts – April 2025
Delhi : The Government of India has released the monthly financial account report for April 2025, marking the first month of the fiscal year 2025-26. The data provides a snapshot of the Union Government’s fiscal operations during the opening month of the financial year.
Revenue and Receipts
For April 2025, the Government of India recorded total receipts of ₹2,79,288 crore, which is 8.0% of the Budget Estimates (BE) for FY 2025-26. This includes:
Tax Revenue (Net to Centre): ₹1,89,669 crore
Non-Tax Revenue: ₹67,160 crore
Non-Debt Capital Receipts (Recovery of Loans): ₹22,459 crore
In a notable increase, ₹81,735 crore has been transferred to State Governments as devolution of their share in central taxes—an increase of ₹11,860 crore compared to the same period last year.
Government Expenditure
The total expenditure incurred by the Government during April 2025 stood at ₹4,65,620 crore, which is 9.2% of the BE 2025-26. This comprises:
Revenue Expenditure: ₹3,05,830 crore
Interest Payments: ₹93,460 crore
Major Subsidies: ₹28,955 crore
Capital Expenditure: ₹1,59,790 crore
The expenditure figures highlight the government’s continued focus on capital spending, essential for infrastructure development and long-term growth, alongside commitments to interest payments and subsidies.
This monthly financial snapshot sets the tone for the fiscal path in FY 2025-26, reflecting a balance between robust revenue collection and sustained public expenditure.
