India Subsidy Allocation Analysis 2010-11
Government subsidies on food, fertiliser, and fuel form a significant portion of revenue expenditure. Subsidy reform — through direct benefit transfer (DBT) and targeting — is central to India's fiscal consolidation strategy.
Subsidy Allocation — 2010-11
9.86 lakh crore
Rs 9.86 lakh crore
Previous Year (2009-10)
8.97 lakh crore
Year-over-Year Change
+9.9%
Subsidy Allocation — 5-Year Trend
| Year | total Rev Expenditure | total Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | Rs 5.15 lakh crore | Rs 5.83 lakh crore |
| 2007-08 | Rs 5.94 lakh crore | Rs 7.13 lakh crore |
| 2008-09 | Rs 7.94 lakh crore | Rs 8.84 lakh crore |
| 2009-10 | Rs 8.97 lakh crore | Rs 10.24 lakh crore |
| 2010-11 | Rs 9.86 lakh crore | Rs 11.97 lakh crore |
Source: Union Budget Documents, Ministry of Finance. Figures may include BE/RE/Actuals depending on availability.
Budget Snapshot — 2010-11
Total Expenditure
11.97 lakh crore
Total Receipts
11.97 lakh crore
Capital Expenditure
1.68 lakh crore
Tax Revenue
5.7 lakh crore
Fiscal Deficit
4.8% of GDP
Interest Payments
2.41 lakh crore