Goa vs Maharashtra — Budget Comparison 2015-16
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2015-16
Key Budget Metrics — Goa vs Maharashtra
Goa
Rs 11,300 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 2.63 lakh crore
Goa
Rs 8,950 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 2.17 lakh crore
Goa
Rs 2,100 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 38,000 crore
Goa
Rs 4,800 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 1.41 lakh crore
Goa
3.1%
Maharashtra
2.1%
Goa
Rs 870 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 28,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2015-16
| Particulars | Goa | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 8,950 crore | Rs 2.17 lakh crore | -95.9% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 4,800 crore | Rs 1.41 lakh crore | -96.6% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 1,250 crore | Rs 75,700 crore | -98.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 11,300 crore | Rs 2.63 lakh crore | -95.7% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 9,200 crore | Rs 2.25 lakh crore | -95.9% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 2,100 crore | Rs 38,000 crore | -94.5% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 870 crore | Rs 28,500 crore | -96.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 1,450 crore | Rs 40,500 crore | -96.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.1% | 2.1% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 30.4% | 18.4% | — |
Goa — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
Goa vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2015-16
Comparing the budgets of Goa 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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