Karnataka vs Maharashtra â Budget Comparison 2002-03
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2002-03
Key Budget Metrics â Karnataka vs Maharashtra
Karnataka
Rs 26,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 48,800 crore
Karnataka
Rs 18,500 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 36,200 crore
Karnataka
Rs 4,200 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 6,300 crore
Karnataka
Rs 11,100 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 23,530 crore
Karnataka
3.5%
Maharashtra
3.8%
Karnataka
Rs 3,460 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 7,100 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison â 2002-03
| Particulars | Karnataka | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 18,500 crore | Rs 36,200 crore | -48.9% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 11,100 crore | Rs 23,530 crore | -52.8% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 2,960 crore | Rs 5,430 crore | -45.5% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 26,000 crore | Rs 48,800 crore | -46.7% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 21,800 crore | Rs 42,500 crore | -48.7% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 4,200 crore | Rs 6,300 crore | -33.3% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 3,460 crore | Rs 7,100 crore | -51.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 5,460 crore | Rs 12,600 crore | -56.7% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.5% | 3.8% | â |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 25.3% | 26.8% | â |
Karnataka â Revenue Composition
Maharashtra â Revenue Composition
Karnataka vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2002-03
Comparing the budgets of Karnataka 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 2002-03 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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