West Bengal vs Maharashtra — Budget Comparison 2009-10
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2009-10
Key Budget Metrics — West Bengal vs Maharashtra
West Bengal
Rs 67,300 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 1.2 lakh crore
West Bengal
Rs 42,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 95,000 crore
West Bengal
Rs 8,500 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 20,000 crore
West Bengal
Rs 21,500 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 61,750 crore
West Bengal
4.9%
Maharashtra
2.7%
West Bengal
Rs 14,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 14,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2009-10
| Particulars | West Bengal | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 42,000 crore | Rs 95,000 crore | -55.8% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 21,500 crore | Rs 61,750 crore | -65.2% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 3,500 crore | Rs 14,250 crore | -75.4% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 67,300 crore | Rs 1.2 lakh crore | -43.9% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 58,800 crore | Rs 1 lakh crore | -41.2% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 8,500 crore | Rs 20,000 crore | -57.5% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 14,000 crore | Rs 14,500 crore | -3.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 21,200 crore | Rs 25,000 crore | -15.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.9% | 2.7% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 34.4% | 18.1% | — |
West Bengal — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
West Bengal vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2009-10
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 2009-10 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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