West Bengal vs Maharashtra — Budget Comparison 2008-09
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2008-09
Key Budget Metrics — West Bengal vs Maharashtra
West Bengal
Rs 55,400 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 1.05 lakh crore
West Bengal
Rs 33,100 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 82,000 crore
West Bengal
Rs 7,200 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 18,000 crore
West Bengal
Rs 18,500 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 53,300 crore
West Bengal
4.5%
Maharashtra
3.1%
West Bengal
Rs 12,300 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 13,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2008-09
| Particulars | West Bengal | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 33,100 crore | Rs 82,000 crore | -59.6% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 18,500 crore | Rs 53,300 crore | -65.3% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 3,100 crore | Rs 12,300 crore | -74.8% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 55,400 crore | Rs 1.05 lakh crore | -47.2% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 48,200 crore | Rs 87,000 crore | -44.6% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 7,200 crore | Rs 18,000 crore | -60.0% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 12,300 crore | Rs 13,500 crore | -8.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 16,500 crore | Rs 23,500 crore | -29.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.5% | 3.1% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 35.5% | 19.7% | — |
West Bengal — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
West Bengal vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2008-09
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 2008-09 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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