Government Budget Expenditure Reaches Nearly 60 Percent by Mid-May, Revenue Collection at 66 Percent

Summary

By mid-May, the government has spent nearly 60 percent of its annual budget and collected about 66 percent of its revenue target for fiscal year 2025/26.

Key Points
  • Government spending reached 59.75% of the annual budget by May 14, fiscal year 2025/26.
  • Total expenditure so far is Rs 1.17 trillion out of Rs 1.96 trillion allocated.
  • Capital expenditure is at 27.91%, fiscal management spending at 65.30%.
  • Revenue collection reached 66% of the annual target; foreign aid inflow is at 33.28%.
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