West Bengal vs Maharashtra — Budget Comparison 2006-07
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2006-07
Key Budget Metrics — West Bengal vs Maharashtra
West Bengal
Rs 43,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 79,000 crore
West Bengal
Rs 25,800 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 65,500 crore
West Bengal
Rs 5,800 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 14,200 crore
West Bengal
Rs 14,700 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 42,575 crore
West Bengal
4.2%
Maharashtra
2.1%
West Bengal
Rs 9,600 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 11,300 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2006-07
| Particulars | West Bengal | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 25,800 crore | Rs 65,500 crore | -60.6% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 14,700 crore | Rs 42,575 crore | -65.5% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 2,400 crore | Rs 9,825 crore | -75.6% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 43,000 crore | Rs 79,000 crore | -45.6% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 37,200 crore | Rs 64,800 crore | -42.6% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 5,800 crore | Rs 14,200 crore | -59.2% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 9,600 crore | Rs 11,300 crore | -15.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 11,400 crore | Rs 11,500 crore | -0.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.2% | 2.1% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 39.4% | 22.6% | — |
West Bengal — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
West Bengal vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2006-07
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 2006-07 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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