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Centre Releases Addition Instalment of Tax Devolution of Rs 1.09 Lakh Crore to States
On Saturday, the Union Government released an additional Rs 1,09,019 crore in tax devolution to State Governments, marking the second additional instalment of the current financial year 2026-27.
The Finance Ministry stated the release supports states ahead of the festive season to accelerate capital spending. Under the 16th Finance Commission framework, states are entitled to 41 per cent of the divisible pool of central taxes.
Uttar Pradesh received the largest allocation of Rs 19,208 crore, followed by Bihar with Rs 10,845 crore and Madhya Pradesh with Rs 8,010 crore.
Earlier, on August 1, the government released Rs 1,09,019 crore as an advance instalment, while the Union Budget 2026-27 estimated total tax devolution at Rs 15.26 lakh crore.
Tax devolution distributes a share of central tax collections among State Governments, providing essential resources to finance development and welfare expenditure priorities.