Gujarat vs Maharashtra â Budget Comparison 2007-08
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2007-08
Key Budget Metrics â Gujarat vs Maharashtra
Gujarat
Rs 46,500 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 93,000 crore
Gujarat
Rs 35,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 76,000 crore
Gujarat
Rs 10,500 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 17,500 crore
Gujarat
Rs 21,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 49,400 crore
Gujarat
2.4%
Maharashtra
1.9%
Gujarat
Rs 7,310 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 12,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison â 2007-08
| Particulars | Gujarat | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 35,000 crore | Rs 76,000 crore | -53.9% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 21,000 crore | Rs 49,400 crore | -57.5% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 5,600 crore | Rs 11,400 crore | -50.9% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 46,500 crore | Rs 93,000 crore | -50.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 36,000 crore | Rs 75,500 crore | -52.3% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 10,500 crore | Rs 17,500 crore | -40.0% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 7,310 crore | Rs 12,500 crore | -41.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 7,810 crore | Rs 12,200 crore | -36.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.4% | 1.9% | â |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 21.5% | 20.3% | â |
Gujarat â Revenue Composition
Maharashtra â Revenue Composition
Gujarat vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2007-08
Comparing the budgets of Gujarat 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 2007-08 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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