West Bengal vs Maharashtra — Budget Comparison 2016-17
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2016-17
Key Budget Metrics — West Bengal vs Maharashtra
West Bengal
Rs 1.31 lakh crore
Maharashtra
Rs 2.9 lakh crore
West Bengal
Rs 82,500 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 2.36 lakh crore
West Bengal
Rs 15,800 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 42,000 crore
West Bengal
Rs 39,800 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 1.53 lakh crore
West Bengal
3.8%
Maharashtra
2.0%
West Bengal
Rs 25,100 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 31,000 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2016-17
| Particulars | West Bengal | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 82,500 crore | Rs 2.36 lakh crore | -65.0% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 39,800 crore | Rs 1.53 lakh crore | -74.1% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 5,800 crore | Rs 82,500 crore | -93.0% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.31 lakh crore | Rs 2.9 lakh crore | -54.8% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.15 lakh crore | Rs 2.48 lakh crore | -53.5% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 15,800 crore | Rs 42,000 crore | -62.4% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 25,100 crore | Rs 31,000 crore | -19.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 26,200 crore | Rs 44,000 crore | -40.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.8% | 2.0% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 42.5% | 18.1% | — |
West Bengal — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
West Bengal vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2016-17
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 2016-17 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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