GENERAL18 Sept 2026
Kearney study recommends measures to improve Tamil Nadu’s fiscal capacity
A new Kearney study says Tamil Nadu's problem isn't heavy borrowing but weak collection and spending. The state's revenue deficit is ₹78,324 crore, and better compliance could add over ₹1.2 lakh crore each year without new taxes. If you run a business in Tamil Nadu, expect tighter Goods and Services Tax (GST) checks, guideline-value reviews and mining scrutiny. Keep your records clean.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Kearney report says Tamil Nadu's revenue deficit is ₹78,324 crore and its outstanding debt is above ₹10 lakh crore.
- Narrowing the efficiency gap could add more than ₹1.2 lakh crore of yearly fiscal capacity without new taxes or extra borrowing, the study says.
- Tamil Nadu's GST-to-GSDP ratio is the lowest when compared with Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Check your GST filings, registration papers and transaction records for accuracy, and keep supporting documents handy in case of closer scrutiny. A CA can review your compliance position before any notice arrives.
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