Chandigarh, March 3 -- Punjab Finance, Excise, and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced today that the state has secured a position among the top three states in India for revenue growth under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Cheema highlighted that the state's fiscal health has undergone a decisive transformation characterised by structural reforms, financial discipline, and administrative transparency.
He noted that Punjab's own tax revenue has seen a significant jump from Rs 37,327 crore (6.39 per cent of GSDP) in 2021-22 to Rs 57,919 crore (7.15 per cent of GSDP) in 2024-25.
Detailing the excise sector's performance, the Minister revealed a staggering 86.77 per cent growt...