West Bengal Budget — 2018-19 vs 2017-18
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how West Bengal's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth — 2018-19 vs 2017-18
2018-19
Rs 1.66 lakh crore
2017-18
Rs 1.47 lakh crore
2018-19
Rs 1.03 lakh crore
2017-18
Rs 93,100 crore
2018-19
Rs 21,800 crore
2017-18
Rs 18,500 crore
2018-19
Rs 49,200 crore
2017-18
Rs 44,500 crore
2018-19
3.8%
2017-18
3.8%
2018-19
Rs 31,300 crore
2017-18
Rs 27,900 crore
Receipts & Expenditure — Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 1.03 lakh crore | Rs 93,100 crore | +10.4% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 49,200 crore | Rs 44,500 crore | +10.6% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 6,800 crore | Rs 6,200 crore | +9.7% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.66 lakh crore | Rs 1.47 lakh crore | +13.1% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.45 lakh crore | Rs 1.29 lakh crore | +12.4% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 21,800 crore | Rs 18,500 crore | +17.8% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 31,300 crore | Rs 27,900 crore | +12.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 34,800 crore | Rs 30,200 crore | +15.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.8% | 3.8% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 40.2% | 41.3% | — |
How Has West Bengal's Budget Changed from 2017-18 to 2018-19?
Comparing budgets across years helps track fiscal consolidation progress, shifts in spending priorities, and revenue growth patterns. The gap between Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates is a key indicator of fiscal discipline and realistic projection capability.
Capital expenditure trends show the government's commitment to infrastructure development, while revenue expenditure patterns indicate recurring obligations like salaries, pensions, and interest payments. A rising capital-to-revenue expenditure ratio generally signals productive spending.
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