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Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2018-19 Analysis

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Total expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Andhra Pradesh FY 2018-19

Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2018-19 Budget at a Glance

Total Receipts

Rs 1.22 lakh crore

+11.9%

Total Expenditure

Rs 1.66 lakh crore

+12.7%

Fiscal Deficit

3.0%

Rs 25,800 crore

Capital Expenditure

Rs 25,400 crore

+12.9%

Tax Revenue

Rs 67,200 crore

+12.2%

Interest Payments

Rs 14,600 crore

9% of expenditure

Andhra Pradesh Revenue Receipts 2018-19

Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown

Tax Revenue
Rs 67,200 crore (90.2%)
Non-Tax Revenue
Rs 7,300 crore (9.8%)

Andhra Pradesh Expenditure Breakdown 2018-19

Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation

Revenue vs Capital Split

Revenue Expenditure 84.7%
Capital Expenditure 15.3%

Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP — Andhra Pradesh 2018-19

The fiscal deficit for Andhra Pradesh in 2018-19 is 3.0% of GSDP (Rs 25,800 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 14,600 crore consume 8.8% of total expenditure.

Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2018-19 — Receipts & Expenditure Summary

ParticularsAmount% of Total
A. Total ReceiptsRs 1.68 lakh crore100%
1. Revenue ReceiptsRs 1.22 lakh crore72.1%
a. Own Tax RevenueRs 67,200 crore39.9%
b. Non-Tax RevenueRs 7,300 crore4.3%
B. Total ExpenditureRs 1.66 lakh crore100%
1. Revenue ExpenditureRs 1.41 lakh crore84.7%
2. Capital ExpenditureRs 25,400 crore15.3%
of which: Interest PaymentsRs 14,600 crore8.8%
C. Fiscal DeficitRs 25,800 crore3.0% of GSDP

Source: Andhra Pradesh State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.

Andhra Pradesh Budget 2018-19 Analysis & Highlights

Key Highlights

  • Total expenditure crosses Rs 1,78,000 crore as AP ramps up pre-election spending in the final full budget before 2019 polls.
  • Amaravati receives Rs 9,000 crore with government offices partially operational in temporary structures.
  • TDP exits NDA alliance over special status denial, fundamentally altering AP's fiscal relationship with the Centre.
  • Polavaram project cost revised to Rs 55,549 crore at 2017-18 price level with 60% physical progress achieved.
  • Anna Canteens launched across AP offering Rs 5 meals, costing Rs 100 crore annually.
  • GST compensation from Centre at Rs 4,000 crore bridges the revenue shortfall from indirect tax transition.
  • Housing program delivers 15 lakh houses under NTR Housing Scheme with Rs 8,000 crore allocation.
  • Pension enhancement for elderly, widows, and disabled at Rs 2,000/month costs Rs 14,000 crore annually.
  • Aquaculture sector faces white spot disease outbreak reducing shrimp output by 20% in Krishna district.
  • State's own tax revenue growth at 8% lags expenditure growth of 14%, widening the fiscal gap.
  • Capital outlay at Rs 22,000 crore reflects the infrastructure-heavy spending composition.
  • Market borrowings at Rs 35,000 crore set new record as debt-to-GSDP ratio touches 30%.
  • Visakhapatnam positioned as executive capital with Rs 3,000 crore governance infrastructure investment.

Compare Andhra Pradesh Budget — Recent Years

Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics

Metric2014-152015-162016-172017-182018-19
Total Expenditure———Rs 1.48 lakh croreRs 1.66 lakh crore
Revenue Receipts———Rs 1.09 lakh croreRs 1.22 lakh crore
Capital Expenditure———Rs 22,500 croreRs 25,400 crore
Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP)———2.9%3.0%
Own Tax Revenue———Rs 59,900 croreRs 67,200 crore

Columns showing "—" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.

2017-18 2019-20

Understanding Andhra Pradesh State Budget 2018-19

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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