Karnataka vs Maharashtra — Budget Comparison 2012-13
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2012-13
Key Budget Metrics — Karnataka vs Maharashtra
Karnataka
Rs 1.04 lakh crore
Maharashtra
Rs 1.97 lakh crore
Karnataka
Rs 84,500 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 1.6 lakh crore
Karnataka
Rs 16,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 28,500 crore
Karnataka
Rs 52,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 1.04 lakh crore
Karnataka
2.7%
Maharashtra
2.2%
Karnataka
Rs 10,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 21,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2012-13
| Particulars | Karnataka | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 84,500 crore | Rs 1.6 lakh crore | -47.4% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 52,000 crore | Rs 1.04 lakh crore | -50.1% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 32,500 crore | Rs 56,300 crore | -42.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.04 lakh crore | Rs 1.97 lakh crore | -47.1% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 88,000 crore | Rs 1.68 lakh crore | -47.6% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 16,000 crore | Rs 28,500 crore | -43.9% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 10,000 crore | Rs 21,500 crore | -53.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 17,500 crore | Rs 31,000 crore | -43.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.7% | 2.2% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 17.8% | 19.0% | — |
Karnataka — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
Karnataka vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2012-13
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 2012-13 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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