West Bengal Budget — 2009-10 vs 2008-09
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how West Bengal's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth — 2009-10 vs 2008-09
2009-10
Rs 67,300 crore
2008-09
Rs 55,400 crore
2009-10
Rs 42,000 crore
2008-09
Rs 33,100 crore
2009-10
Rs 8,500 crore
2008-09
Rs 7,200 crore
2009-10
Rs 21,500 crore
2008-09
Rs 18,500 crore
2009-10
4.9%
2008-09
4.5%
2009-10
Rs 14,000 crore
2008-09
Rs 12,300 crore
Receipts & Expenditure — Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2009-10 | 2008-09 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 42,000 crore | Rs 33,100 crore | +26.9% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 21,500 crore | Rs 18,500 crore | +16.2% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 3,500 crore | Rs 3,100 crore | +12.9% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 67,300 crore | Rs 55,400 crore | +21.5% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 58,800 crore | Rs 48,200 crore | +22.0% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 8,500 crore | Rs 7,200 crore | +18.1% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 14,000 crore | Rs 12,300 crore | +13.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 21,200 crore | Rs 16,500 crore | +28.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.9% | 4.5% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 34.4% | 35.5% | — |
How Has West Bengal's Budget Changed from 2008-09 to 2009-10?
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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