West Bengal vs Maharashtra — Budget Comparison 2005-06
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2005-06
Key Budget Metrics — West Bengal vs Maharashtra
West Bengal
Rs 38,700 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 68,000 crore
West Bengal
Rs 22,400 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 55,800 crore
West Bengal
Rs 5,200 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 10,800 crore
West Bengal
Rs 12,800 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 36,270 crore
West Bengal
4.4%
Maharashtra
2.5%
West Bengal
Rs 8,400 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 10,300 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2005-06
| Particulars | West Bengal | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 22,400 crore | Rs 55,800 crore | -59.9% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 12,800 crore | Rs 36,270 crore | -64.7% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 2,100 crore | Rs 8,370 crore | -74.9% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 38,700 crore | Rs 68,000 crore | -43.1% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 33,500 crore | Rs 57,200 crore | -41.4% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 5,200 crore | Rs 10,800 crore | -51.9% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 8,400 crore | Rs 10,300 crore | -18.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 10,200 crore | Rs 11,800 crore | -13.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.4% | 2.5% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 42.6% | 24.3% | — |
West Bengal — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
West Bengal vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2005-06
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 2005-06 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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