March 09, 2026 (IMP): During the ongoing state assembly session, the State’s own revenue collection has projected a growth trajectory, and the collection is estimated to increase by over 38 percent in just two years. The collection is estimated to increase significantly from Rs. 2087 crore in 2024–25 to Rs. 2887 crore in 2026–27.
While delivering the budget speech in the House, the Manipur CM Y. Khemchand, who is in charge of Finance, stated that during the current year the Government of India extended a special package amounting to Rs. 2198 crore to assist the State for pre-payment of high interest-bearing loans, security-related expenditure, charges for Central paramilitary force deployment, and support for the rehabilitation of IDPs.
The assistance has not only helped in the rehabilitation efforts of the state government but has also ensured that development spending is not pre-empted by increasing revenue expenditure. The Central Government has assured all necessary support in the new financial year 2026–27 as Manipur continues on this road of peace and economic recovery.
The fiscal deficit for RE (Revenue Expenditure) 2025–26 is estimated at 5.4% of GSDP and outstanding debt at 40% of GSDP. The fiscal deficit is estimated at 2.07% of the GSDP. During 2026–27, the total outstanding debt as a percentage of GSDP is projected at 39%.
For the 2026–27 Budget Estimate, the Government has proposed a total expenditure of Rs. 30,356 crore, while the total Revenue Expenditure is estimated at Rs. 19,807 crore. Capital outlay is estimated at Rs. 4716 crore.
