Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2009-10 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Andhra Pradesh FY 2009-10
Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2009-10 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 75,200 crore
+22.3%
Total Expenditure
Rs 1.03 lakh crore
+18.3%
Fiscal Deficit
3.6%
Rs 19,100 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 18,800 crore
+13.9%
Tax Revenue
Rs 42,500 crore
+17.4%
Interest Payments
Rs 10,900 crore
11% of expenditure
Andhra Pradesh Revenue Receipts 2009-10
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Andhra Pradesh Expenditure Breakdown 2009-10
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP â Andhra Pradesh 2009-10
The fiscal deficit for Andhra Pradesh in 2009-10 is 3.6% of GSDP (Rs 19,100 crore), reflecting the state's borrowing needs to fund development programmes.
States are expected to maintain fiscal deficit within 3% of GSDP as per the FRBM Act. Andhra Pradesh's deficit is above this threshold, driven by higher capital spending needs.
Interest payments at Rs 10,900 crore consume 10.6% of total expenditure.
Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2009-10 â Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 1.06 lakh crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 75,200 crore | 71.1% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 42,500 crore | 40.2% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 6,200 crore | 5.9% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 1.03 lakh crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 84,500 crore | 81.8% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 18,800 crore | 18.2% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 10,900 crore | 10.6% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 19,100 crore | 3.6% of GSDP |
Source: Andhra Pradesh State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Andhra Pradesh Budget 2009-10 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Andhra Pradesh's economy begins recovering from the global crisis with GSDP growth rebounding to 6.8%.
- Total expenditure rises to Rs 92,000 crore as the government front-loads spending ahead of anticipated recovery.
- Tragic death of CM Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy in a helicopter crash in September 2009 creates political upheaval and fiscal uncertainty.
- Jalayagnam allocation restored to Rs 13,000 crore as Polavaram receives Rs 3,000 crore with national project status demand intensified.
- Hyderabad IT sector shows early recovery signs with export growth turning positive at 5% after the previous year's contraction.
- Devastating floods in Krishna and Guntur districts cause Rs 8,000 crore in damage â the worst flooding in 100 years.
- Flood relief and rehabilitation consumes Rs 4,500 crore in emergency supplementary spending.
- Fee Reimbursement Scheme costs cross Rs 5,800 crore with 12 lakh students benefiting across 2,600 colleges.
- Telangana agitation intensifies with KCR's hunger strike, creating political instability that affects investment sentiment.
- Stamp duty collections partially recover to Rs 3,600 crore as property market stabilizes at lower valuations.
- Power sector debt crosses Rs 18,000 crore as free farm power continues without tariff rationalization.
- Revenue deficit narrows marginally to 1.8% of GSDP as economic recovery boosts tax collections.
- State plan expenditure at Rs 24,000 crore maintains counter-cyclical fiscal stance despite political disruption.
Compare Andhra Pradesh Budget â Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | â | â | â | Rs 87,300 crore | Rs 1.03 lakh crore |
| Revenue Receipts | â | â | â | Rs 61,500 crore | Rs 75,200 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | â | â | â | Rs 16,500 crore | Rs 18,800 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | â | â | â | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Own Tax Revenue | â | â | â | Rs 36,200 crore | Rs 42,500 crore |
Columns showing "â" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2009-10
The Andhra Pradesh state budget is the annual financial plan presented in the state legislature. It covers all revenue receipts, expenditure allocations across departments, and fiscal deficit management. State budgets are critical because states handle key development areas including education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Andhra Pradesh Revenue Sources
State revenue comes from three sources: own tax revenue (state GST, stamp duty, excise, vehicle tax), non-tax revenue (fees, fines, interest), and transfers from the Centre (share of central taxes as per Finance Commission recommendations, plus grants-in-aid for specific schemes).
Fiscal Deficit and State Borrowing
Under the FRBM framework, states target a fiscal deficit of 3% of GSDP. States can borrow from the market via State Development Loans (SDLs), and the central government also provides loans. The RBI manages the borrowing calendar for states to ensure orderly market conditions.
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