November 6, 2012 - 18:24 AMT
Armenian parliament completes discussions on 2013 draft budget

Armenian National Assembly’s standing committees completed discussions of 2013 draft budget today, Nov. 6.

The consolidated budget revenues are planned to be set at AMD 1 trillion 31 billion, growing by 13% as compared with last year’s index, with the expenditures to be set at AMD 1 trillion 151 billion.

Taxes and state duties will make up 96,25% of tax revenues, with the official grants and other revenues to total 1,59% and 2,16% respectively.

Deficit is set at AMD 124 bln or 2,6% of GDP, with yearly inflation rate forecasted at 4±1,5%, with GDP growth expected at 6,2%.