West Bengal vs Maharashtra — Budget Comparison 2015-16
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2015-16
Key Budget Metrics — West Bengal vs Maharashtra
West Bengal
Rs 1.18 lakh crore
Maharashtra
Rs 2.63 lakh crore
West Bengal
Rs 75,200 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 2.17 lakh crore
West Bengal
Rs 14,200 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 38,000 crore
West Bengal
Rs 35,800 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 1.41 lakh crore
West Bengal
3.8%
Maharashtra
2.1%
West Bengal
Rs 22,200 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 28,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2015-16
| Particulars | West Bengal | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 75,200 crore | Rs 2.17 lakh crore | -65.3% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 35,800 crore | Rs 1.41 lakh crore | -74.6% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 5,400 crore | Rs 75,700 crore | -92.9% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.18 lakh crore | Rs 2.63 lakh crore | -55.2% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.03 lakh crore | Rs 2.25 lakh crore | -54.0% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 14,200 crore | Rs 38,000 crore | -62.6% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 22,200 crore | Rs 28,500 crore | -22.1% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 22,800 crore | Rs 40,500 crore | -43.7% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.8% | 2.1% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 43.8% | 18.4% | — |
West Bengal — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
West Bengal vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2015-16
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 2015-16 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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