Additional Instalment
Centre gives extra INR 1.09 tln to states as tax devolution in Aug
This story was originally published at 15:55 IST on 1 August 2026
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NEW DELHI – The Centre has released an additional instalment of tax devolution worth INR 1.09 trillion to state governments in August. This is over and above the regular monthly devolution scheduled for Aug. 10, the finance ministry said in a release.
The additional instalment is in line with the government's commitment to strengthen state finances and accelerate capital and developmental expenditure, the ministry said.
Uttar Pradesh received the highest amount at INR 192.08 billion, followed by Bihar at INR 108.45 billion. Sikkim received the lowest at INR 3.65 billion.
Among other major states, Gujarat was given INR 40.94 billion and Madhya Pradesh INR 80.10 billion as part of the tax devolution instalment.
The government has devolved INR 2.63 trillion to states in Apr-Jun, down 19.5% on year. The 16th Finance Commission has recommended sharing 41% of central taxes with states. Typically, the devolution is released to states in 14 equal instalments. End
Reported by Vaishali Tyagi
Edited by Deepshikha Bhardwaj
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