Budget Special

Revenue expenditure: The monthly bills that keep India running

Exploring its role in government operations and the impact on public welfare and fiscal health

What is revenue expenditure? Insights from Budget 2025

When it comes to government spending, we often picture shiny new highways, grand defence deals, or cutting-edge infrastructure. But what about the less glamorous costs that keep the country's wheels turning — like paying doctors, funding schools, or subsidising fertilisers? That's revenue expenditure for you: the unsung hero of public finance, quietly keeping things running while others steal the limelight.


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