West Bengal vs Maharashtra — Budget Comparison 2007-08
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2007-08
Key Budget Metrics — West Bengal vs Maharashtra
West Bengal
Rs 48,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 93,000 crore
West Bengal
Rs 29,200 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 76,000 crore
West Bengal
Rs 6,500 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 17,500 crore
West Bengal
Rs 16,800 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 49,400 crore
West Bengal
3.9%
Maharashtra
1.9%
West Bengal
Rs 10,900 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 12,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2007-08
| Particulars | West Bengal | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 29,200 crore | Rs 76,000 crore | -61.6% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 16,800 crore | Rs 49,400 crore | -66.0% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 2,700 crore | Rs 11,400 crore | -76.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 48,000 crore | Rs 93,000 crore | -48.4% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 41,500 crore | Rs 75,500 crore | -45.0% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 6,500 crore | Rs 17,500 crore | -62.9% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 10,900 crore | Rs 12,500 crore | -12.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 12,500 crore | Rs 12,200 crore | +2.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.9% | 1.9% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 36.3% | 20.3% | — |
West Bengal — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
West Bengal vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2007-08
Comparing the budgets of West Bengal 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 2007-08 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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