Karnataka vs Maharashtra — Budget Comparison 2015-16
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2015-16
Key Budget Metrics — Karnataka vs Maharashtra
Karnataka
Rs 1.52 lakh crore
Maharashtra
Rs 2.63 lakh crore
Karnataka
Rs 1.23 lakh crore
Maharashtra
Rs 2.17 lakh crore
Karnataka
Rs 23,500 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 38,000 crore
Karnataka
Rs 77,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 1.41 lakh crore
Karnataka
2.5%
Maharashtra
2.1%
Karnataka
Rs 15,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 28,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2015-16
| Particulars | Karnataka | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 1.23 lakh crore | Rs 2.17 lakh crore | -43.4% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 77,000 crore | Rs 1.41 lakh crore | -45.3% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 45,500 crore | Rs 75,700 crore | -39.9% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.52 lakh crore | Rs 2.63 lakh crore | -42.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.29 lakh crore | Rs 2.25 lakh crore | -42.7% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 23,500 crore | Rs 38,000 crore | -38.2% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 15,000 crore | Rs 28,500 crore | -47.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 25,000 crore | Rs 40,500 crore | -38.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.5% | 2.1% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 16.8% | 18.4% | — |
Karnataka — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
Karnataka vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2015-16
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 2015-16 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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