Andhra Pradesh vs Maharashtra — Budget Comparison 2015-16
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2015-16
Key Budget Metrics — Andhra Pradesh vs Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
Rs 1.15 lakh crore
Maharashtra
Rs 2.63 lakh crore
Andhra Pradesh
Rs 87,425 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 2.17 lakh crore
Andhra Pradesh
Rs 16,830 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 38,000 crore
Andhra Pradesh
Rs 49,250 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 1.41 lakh crore
Andhra Pradesh
2.9%
Maharashtra
2.1%
Andhra Pradesh
Rs 9,200 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 28,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2015-16
| Particulars | Andhra Pradesh | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 87,425 crore | Rs 2.17 lakh crore | -59.6% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 49,250 crore | Rs 1.41 lakh crore | -65.0% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 5,175 crore | Rs 75,700 crore | -93.2% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.15 lakh crore | Rs 2.63 lakh crore | -56.1% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 98,520 crore | Rs 2.25 lakh crore | -56.2% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 16,830 crore | Rs 38,000 crore | -55.7% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 9,200 crore | Rs 28,500 crore | -67.7% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 16,650 crore | Rs 40,500 crore | -58.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.9% | 2.1% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 23.6% | 18.4% | — |
Andhra Pradesh — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
Andhra Pradesh vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2015-16
Comparing the budgets of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra reveals how different states prioritize spending across sectors like education, health, infrastructure, and social welfare. State budgets are the primary instruments through which state governments allocate resources and implement welfare schemes.
Key differences in state budget structures emerge from revenue capacity (own tax revenue vs central transfers), expenditure priorities (capital investment vs revenue spending), and fiscal management (deficit levels and debt sustainability). Finance Commission recommendations determine how central tax revenue is shared with states.
For a broader view of how the central government allocates resources, see the India Union Budget 2015-16 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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