Delhi State Budget 2017-18 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Delhi FY 2017-18
Delhi State Budget 2017-18 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 37,800 crore
+7.4%
Total Expenditure
Rs 41,300 crore
+6.7%
Fiscal Deficit
0.6%
Rs 3,500 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 5,800 crore
+11.5%
Tax Revenue
Rs 32,500 crore
+8.3%
Interest Payments
Rs 1,500 crore
4% of expenditure
Delhi Revenue Receipts 2017-18
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Delhi Expenditure Breakdown 2017-18
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Delhi 2017-18
The fiscal deficit for Delhi in 2017-18 is 0.6% of GSDP (Rs 3,500 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. Delhi is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.
Interest payments at Rs 1,500 crore consume 3.6% of total expenditure.
Delhi State Budget 2017-18 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 43,200 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 37,800 crore | 87.5% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 32,500 crore | 75.2% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 880 crore | 2.0% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 41,300 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 35,500 crore | 86.0% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 5,800 crore | 14.0% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 1,500 crore | 3.6% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 3,500 crore | 0.6% of GSDP |
Source: Delhi State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Delhi Budget 2017-18 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Total expenditure at Rs 41,300 crore with education and health spending continuing to grow
- Revenue receipts at Rs 37,800 crore with own tax revenue at Rs 32,500 crore โ post-GST transition
- Revenue deficit at Rs 2,300 crore as AAP government expands social sector programmes
- Fiscal deficit at 0.6% of GSDP (Rs 3,500 crore), maintained at conservative levels
- Capital expenditure at Rs 5,800 crore with school construction and Metro expansion
- Total outstanding debt at Rs 7,000 crore with debt-to-GSDP at 1.3%
- GST implementation from July 2017 replaces Delhi VAT regime
- Interest payments at Rs 1,500 crore manageable against strong revenue base
- GSDP at Rs 5,50,000 crore with services sector growth driving expansion
- Education budget receives record allocation as classroom construction peaks
- Mohalla Clinics expand to over 160 locations across Delhi
- Market borrowings at Rs 3,500 crore fund the expanding social infrastructure
Compare Delhi Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 38,700 crore | Rs 41,300 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 35,200 crore | Rs 37,800 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 5,200 crore | Rs 5,800 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 30,000 crore | Rs 32,500 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Delhi State Budget 2017-18
The Delhi 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.
Delhi 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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