Delhi Budget โ 2008-09 vs 2007-08
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Delhi's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2008-09 vs 2007-08
2008-09
Rs 21,800 crore
2007-08
Rs 18,200 crore
2008-09
Rs 17,200 crore
2007-08
Rs 15,500 crore
2008-09
Rs 3,800 crore
2007-08
Rs 3,000 crore
2008-09
Rs 11,800 crore
2007-08
Rs 10,800 crore
2008-09
1.6%
2007-08
1.1%
2008-09
Rs 900 crore
2007-08
Rs 800 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 17,200 crore | Rs 15,500 crore | +11.0% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 11,800 crore | Rs 10,800 crore | +9.3% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 750 crore | Rs 700 crore | +7.1% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 21,800 crore | Rs 18,200 crore | +19.8% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 18,000 crore | Rs 15,200 crore | +18.4% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 3,800 crore | Rs 3,000 crore | +26.7% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 900 crore | Rs 800 crore | +12.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 3,500 crore | Rs 2,000 crore | +75.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 1.6% | 1.1% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 3.0% | 2.6% | โ |
How Has Delhi's Budget Changed from 2007-08 to 2008-09?
Comparing budgets across years helps track fiscal consolidation progress, shifts in spending priorities, and revenue growth patterns. The gap between Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates is a key indicator of fiscal discipline and realistic projection capability.
Capital expenditure trends show the government's commitment to infrastructure development, while revenue expenditure patterns indicate recurring obligations like salaries, pensions, and interest payments. A rising capital-to-revenue expenditure ratio generally signals productive spending.
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