India Subsidy Allocation Analysis 2013-14
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 — 2013-14
13.74 lakh crore
Rs 13.74 lakh crore
Previous Year (2012-13)
12.44 lakh crore
Year-over-Year Change
+10.4%
Subsidy Allocation — 5-Year Trend
| Year | total Rev Expenditure | total Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Rs 8.97 lakh crore | Rs 10.24 lakh crore |
| 2010-11 | Rs 9.86 lakh crore | Rs 11.97 lakh crore |
| 2011-12 | Rs 11.18 lakh crore | Rs 13.04 lakh crore |
| 2012-13 | Rs 12.44 lakh crore | Rs 14.1 lakh crore |
| 2013-14 | Rs 13.74 lakh crore | Rs 15.58 lakh crore |
Source: Union Budget Documents, Ministry of Finance. Figures may include BE/RE/Actuals depending on availability.
Budget Snapshot — 2013-14
Total Expenditure
15.58 lakh crore
Total Receipts
15.58 lakh crore
Capital Expenditure
1.64 lakh crore
Tax Revenue
8.16 lakh crore
Fiscal Deficit
4.5% of GDP
Interest Payments
3.86 lakh crore