Delhi vs Maharashtra — Budget Comparison 2008-09
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2008-09
Key Budget Metrics — Delhi vs Maharashtra
Delhi
Rs 21,800 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 1.05 lakh crore
Delhi
Rs 17,200 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 82,000 crore
Delhi
Rs 3,800 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 18,000 crore
Delhi
Rs 11,800 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 53,300 crore
Delhi
1.6%
Maharashtra
3.1%
Delhi
Rs 900 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 13,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2008-09
| Particulars | Delhi | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 17,200 crore | Rs 82,000 crore | -79.0% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 11,800 crore | Rs 53,300 crore | -77.9% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 750 crore | Rs 12,300 crore | -93.9% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 21,800 crore | Rs 1.05 lakh crore | -79.2% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 18,000 crore | Rs 87,000 crore | -79.3% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 3,800 crore | Rs 18,000 crore | -78.9% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 900 crore | Rs 13,500 crore | -93.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 3,500 crore | Rs 23,500 crore | -85.1% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 1.6% | 3.1% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 3.0% | 19.7% | — |
Delhi — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
Delhi vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2008-09
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 2008-09 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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