West Bengal Budget — 2006-07 vs 2005-06
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how West Bengal's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth — 2006-07 vs 2005-06
2006-07
Rs 43,000 crore
2005-06
Rs 38,700 crore
2006-07
Rs 25,800 crore
2005-06
Rs 22,400 crore
2006-07
Rs 5,800 crore
2005-06
Rs 5,200 crore
2006-07
Rs 14,700 crore
2005-06
Rs 12,800 crore
2006-07
4.2%
2005-06
4.4%
2006-07
Rs 9,600 crore
2005-06
Rs 8,400 crore
Receipts & Expenditure — Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 25,800 crore | Rs 22,400 crore | +15.2% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 14,700 crore | Rs 12,800 crore | +14.8% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 2,400 crore | Rs 2,100 crore | +14.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 43,000 crore | Rs 38,700 crore | +11.1% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 37,200 crore | Rs 33,500 crore | +11.0% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 5,800 crore | Rs 5,200 crore | +11.5% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 9,600 crore | Rs 8,400 crore | +14.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 11,400 crore | Rs 10,200 crore | +11.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.2% | 4.4% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 39.4% | 42.6% | — |
How Has West Bengal's Budget Changed from 2005-06 to 2006-07?
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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