Govt spending exceeds revenue by Rs 9.72 billion
Summary
The government spent Rs 199.84 billion in the first two months of FY 2026/27, while revenue collection reached Rs 190.11 billion, leaving a gap of Rs 9.72 billion. Capital spending remained especially weak at just 1.78 percent of the annual allocation.
Key Points
- The government spent Rs 199.84 billion by mid-September, equal to 9.41 percent of the annual budget.
- Revenue collection reached Rs 190.11 billion, or 11.58 percent of the yearly target, creating a spending-revenue gap of Rs 9.72 billion.
- Capital expenditure stood at only Rs 7.66 billion, or 1.78 percent of the allocated amount.
- Foreign grants received by mid-September totaled Rs 5.53 billion, or 8.96 percent of the annual target.
