Chandigarh, Jan. 20 -- Punjab's non-tax revenue collections have witnessed a massive surge in financial year 2025-26, with the state achieving its full-year target within the first three quarters itself.

The non-tax revenue (NTR) has soared past the Rs.10,000-crore mark for the first time, standing at Rs.12,761.45 crore at the end of nine months (April-December). This strong collection has already surpassed the budget target of Rs.12,210.57 crore for the entire year, according to data on key fiscal indicators released last week.

In comparison, the NTR was Rs.4,540 crore during the corresponding April-December period of the previous financial year and at Rs.6,277.11 crore for the full year against a target of Rs.11,246.33 crore.

The non...