Delhi vs Maharashtra — Budget Comparison 2006-07
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2006-07
Key Budget Metrics — Delhi vs Maharashtra
Delhi
Rs 15,900 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 79,000 crore
Delhi
Rs 13,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 65,500 crore
Delhi
Rs 2,400 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 14,200 crore
Delhi
Rs 9,200 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 42,575 crore
Delhi
1.3%
Maharashtra
2.1%
Delhi
Rs 700 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 11,300 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2006-07
| Particulars | Delhi | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 13,000 crore | Rs 65,500 crore | -80.2% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 9,200 crore | Rs 42,575 crore | -78.4% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 620 crore | Rs 9,825 crore | -93.7% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 15,900 crore | Rs 79,000 crore | -79.9% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 13,500 crore | Rs 64,800 crore | -79.2% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 2,400 crore | Rs 14,200 crore | -83.1% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 700 crore | Rs 11,300 crore | -93.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 1,900 crore | Rs 11,500 crore | -83.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 1.3% | 2.1% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 2.8% | 22.6% | — |
Delhi — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
Delhi vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2006-07
Comparing the budgets of Delhi 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 2006-07 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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