Maharashtra Budget — 2008-09 vs 2007-08
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Maharashtra's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth — 2008-09 vs 2007-08
2008-09
Rs 1.05 lakh crore
2007-08
Rs 93,000 crore
2008-09
Rs 82,000 crore
2007-08
Rs 76,000 crore
2008-09
Rs 18,000 crore
2007-08
Rs 17,500 crore
2008-09
Rs 53,300 crore
2007-08
Rs 49,400 crore
2008-09
3.1%
2007-08
1.9%
2008-09
Rs 13,500 crore
2007-08
Rs 12,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure — Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 82,000 crore | Rs 76,000 crore | +7.9% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 53,300 crore | Rs 49,400 crore | +7.9% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 12,300 crore | Rs 11,400 crore | +7.9% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.05 lakh crore | Rs 93,000 crore | +12.9% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 87,000 crore | Rs 75,500 crore | +15.2% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 18,000 crore | Rs 17,500 crore | +2.9% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 13,500 crore | Rs 12,500 crore | +8.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 23,500 crore | Rs 12,200 crore | +92.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.1% | 1.9% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 19.7% | 20.3% | — |
How Has Maharashtra's Budget Changed from 2007-08 to 2008-09?
Comparing budgets across years helps track fiscal consolidation progress, shifts in spending priorities, and revenue growth patterns. The gap between Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates is a key indicator of fiscal discipline and realistic projection capability.
Capital expenditure trends show the government's commitment to infrastructure development, while revenue expenditure patterns indicate recurring obligations like salaries, pensions, and interest payments. A rising capital-to-revenue expenditure ratio generally signals productive spending.
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