Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2015-16 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Andhra Pradesh FY 2015-16
Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2015-16 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 87,425 crore
(excl. borrowings)
Total Expenditure
Rs 1.15 lakh crore
Fiscal Deficit
2.9%
Rs 16,650 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 16,830 crore
Tax Revenue
Rs 49,250 crore
Net to Centre
Interest Payments
Rs 9,200 crore
8% of expenditure
Andhra Pradesh Revenue Receipts 2015-16
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Andhra Pradesh Expenditure Breakdown 2015-16
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP â Andhra Pradesh 2015-16
The fiscal deficit for Andhra Pradesh in 2015-16 is 2.9% of GSDP (Rs 16,650 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 is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.
Interest payments at Rs 9,200 crore consume 8.0% of total expenditure.
Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2015-16 â Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 1.18 lakh crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 87,425 crore | 74.0% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 49,250 crore | 41.7% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 5,175 crore | 4.4% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 1.15 lakh crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 98,520 crore | 85.4% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 16,830 crore | 14.6% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 9,200 crore | 8.0% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 16,650 crore | 2.9% of GSDP |
Source: Andhra Pradesh State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Andhra Pradesh Budget 2015-16 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- First full budget year after bifurcation â Andhra Pradesh operated without its former revenue capital Hyderabad.
- Revenue base severely diminished as services sector tax revenues remained with Telangana.
- Capital expenditure prioritised basic state-building â new administrative infrastructure in transitional capital.
- Central government provided special assistance package including revenue deficit grants.
- Polavaram project received national project status with central funding commitment.
- Tax revenue reflected the truncated economic base â roughly 58% of combined pre-bifurcation AP.
- Fiscal deficit contained through expenditure restraint rather than revenue buoyancy.
- Education and health spending maintained at pre-bifurcation per-capita levels through central support.
- Agriculture emerged as the dominant sector in residual Andhra Pradesh, driving budget priorities.
- Employee costs moderated as the state inherited a smaller workforce relative to its geography.
- Amaravati capital city announced with Singapore-consortium master plan.
Compare Andhra Pradesh Budget â Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | â | â | â | â | Rs 1.15 lakh crore |
| Revenue Receipts | â | â | â | â | Rs 87,425 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | â | â | â | â | Rs 16,830 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | â | â | â | â | 2.9% |
| Own Tax Revenue | â | â | â | â | Rs 49,250 crore |
Columns showing "â" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2015-16
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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