West Bengal Budget — 2008-09 vs 2007-08
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how West Bengal's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth — 2008-09 vs 2007-08
2008-09
Rs 55,400 crore
2007-08
Rs 48,000 crore
2008-09
Rs 33,100 crore
2007-08
Rs 29,200 crore
2008-09
Rs 7,200 crore
2007-08
Rs 6,500 crore
2008-09
Rs 18,500 crore
2007-08
Rs 16,800 crore
2008-09
4.5%
2007-08
3.9%
2008-09
Rs 12,300 crore
2007-08
Rs 10,900 crore
Receipts & Expenditure — Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 33,100 crore | Rs 29,200 crore | +13.4% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 18,500 crore | Rs 16,800 crore | +10.1% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 3,100 crore | Rs 2,700 crore | +14.8% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 55,400 crore | Rs 48,000 crore | +15.4% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 48,200 crore | Rs 41,500 crore | +16.1% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 7,200 crore | Rs 6,500 crore | +10.8% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 12,300 crore | Rs 10,900 crore | +12.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 16,500 crore | Rs 12,500 crore | +32.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.5% | 3.9% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 35.5% | 36.3% | — |
How Has West Bengal'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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