The total income of 36 regional political parties declined by 51.57% in 2024-25. Their combined income stood at ₹1,192.94 crore, compared to ₹2,463.17 crore in 2023-24, marking a drop of ₹1,270.23 crore in a year. According to an ADR report released in New Delhi, 21 of the 36 regional parties spent more than their declared income. Their total expenditure reached ₹1,433.07 crore, about ₹240.12 crore higher than their total income, amounting to nearly 20% excess spending. 31 parties failed to upload audit reports even after deadline ADR released the report on May 27, analysing audit reports of 36 recognised regional parties available on the Election Commission website. According to ADR, 31 out of 67 regional parties had still not uploaded their audit reports even 207 days after the October 31, 2025 deadline. Among regional parties, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) reported the highest income at ₹228.31 crore, accounting for 19.14% of the total income. It was followed by the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) with ₹219.35 crore and YSR Congress with ₹140.39 crore. YSR Congress recorded the highest expenditure at ₹340.20 crore, followed by Biju Janata Dal (BJD) with ₹288.44 crore and AITC with ₹227.59 crore. YSR Congress spent 142.33% more than its income YSR Congress spent ₹199.82 crore more than its income, which was 142.33% higher than its earnings. Apart from YSR Congress, AITC, BRS, JD(U), BJD and Samajwadi Party also reported expenditure exceeding income. Fifteen parties did not spend a portion of their income. TDP saved the highest amount at ₹166.98 crore, followed by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) with ₹36.27 crore and AIADMK with ₹35.86 crore left unspent. Donations and voluntary contributions remained the largest source of income for regional parties. A total of ₹702.36 crore, or 58.88% of total income, came through donations and contributions. AITC received the highest donations at ₹184.08 crore, followed by YSR Congress with ₹140.05 crore and TDP with ₹85.20 crore. Interest income stood at ₹277.21 crore, making up 23.24% of the total income. Election and administrative expenses formed the largest share of spending. Fifteen regional parties spent over 55% of their total expenditure on elections. YSR Congress alone spent ₹299.92 crore on election campaigning, followed by BJD with ₹270.66 crore and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) with ₹147.99 crore. 21 parties submitted reports late ADR also flagged delays in submitting audit reports. Fifteen parties submitted reports on time, while 21 parties filed them with delays ranging from two to 96 days. According to the report, audit reports for major parties such as DMK, Shiv Sena, Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP and Jammu & Kashmir National Conference for 2024-25 were not available on the Election Commission website. ADR recommended stricter disclosure norms for political parties, greater transparency in donor details, and stronger action against parties failing to submit audit reports on time.