Delhi State Budget 2019-20 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Delhi FY 2019-20
Delhi State Budget 2019-20 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 44,500 crore
+5.5%
Total Expenditure
Rs 49,500 crore
+9.3%
Fiscal Deficit
0.7%
Rs 5,000 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 7,500 crore
+15.4%
Tax Revenue
Rs 38,200 crore
+4.7%
Interest Payments
Rs 1,900 crore
4% of expenditure
Delhi Revenue Receipts 2019-20
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Delhi Expenditure Breakdown 2019-20
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Delhi 2019-20
The fiscal deficit for Delhi in 2019-20 is 0.7% of GSDP (Rs 5,000 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 1,900 crore consume 3.8% of total expenditure.
Delhi State Budget 2019-20 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 52,500 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 44,500 crore | 84.8% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 38,200 crore | 72.8% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 1,000 crore | 1.9% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 49,500 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 42,000 crore | 84.8% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 7,500 crore | 15.2% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 1,900 crore | 3.8% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 5,000 crore | 0.7% of GSDP |
Source: Delhi State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Delhi Budget 2019-20 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Total expenditure at Rs 49,500 crore in the year of AAP re-election with expanded mandates
- Revenue receipts at Rs 44,500 crore with own tax revenue at Rs 38,200 crore
- Revenue deficit at Rs 2,500 crore as strong revenue growth narrows the gap
- Fiscal deficit at 0.7% of GSDP (Rs 5,000 crore), modest relative to the economic base
- Capital expenditure at Rs 7,500 crore with school, clinic, and Metro expansion
- Total outstanding debt at Rs 12,800 crore with debt-to-GSDP at 1.8%
- AAP wins February 2020 elections with 62 seats โ decisive mandate on education/health
- Interest payments at Rs 1,900 crore remain low at 4.3% of revenue receipts
- GSDP at Rs 7,20,000 crore with services continuing to drive economic expansion
- COVID-19 arrives in March 2020 with immediate impact on Delhi dense urban economy
- Free bus travel for women launched as a signature welfare initiative
- Market borrowings at Rs 5,000 crore fund the expanding capital programme
Compare Delhi Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 45,300 crore | Rs 49,500 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 42,200 crore | Rs 44,500 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 6,500 crore | Rs 7,500 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 36,500 crore | Rs 38,200 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Delhi State Budget 2019-20
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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