Delhi State Budget 2024-25 Analysis
Budget EstimateTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Delhi FY 2024-25
Delhi State Budget 2024-25 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 64,142 crore
+4.3%
Total Expenditure
Rs 76,000 crore
-4.9%
Fiscal Deficit
0.6%
Rs 6,565 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 5,919 crore
-29.2%
Tax Revenue
Rs 58,750 crore
+6.2%
Interest Payments
Rs 2,666 crore
4% of expenditure
Delhi Revenue Receipts 2024-25
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Delhi Expenditure Breakdown 2024-25
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Top 10 Departments by Allocation
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Delhi 2024-25
The fiscal deficit for Delhi in 2024-25 is 0.6% of GSDP (Rs 6,565 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 2,666 crore consume 3.5% of total expenditure.
Delhi State Budget 2024-25 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 69,607 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 64,142 crore | 92.1% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 58,750 crore | 84.4% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 1,000 crore | 1.4% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 76,000 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 60,911 crore | 80.1% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 5,919 crore | 7.8% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 2,666 crore | 3.5% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 6,565 crore | 0.6% of GSDP |
Source: Delhi State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Delhi Department-wise Expenditure 2024-25
Top departments by allocation in Delhi for 2024-25
| Department โ | Revenue โ | Capital โ | Total โ | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Education, Sports & Culture | Rs 15,346 crore | Rs 800 crore | Rs 16,146 crore | 21.2% |
2. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 7,985 crore | Rs 700 crore | Rs 8,685 crore | 11.4% |
3. Transport & Roads | Rs 5,165 crore | Rs 1,700 crore | Rs 6,865 crore | 9.0% |
4. Social Welfare & Women | Rs 6,137 crore | Rs 300 crore | Rs 6,437 crore | 8.5% |
5. Urban Development | Rs 3,890 crore | Rs 400 crore | Rs 4,290 crore | 5.6% |
6. Home & Police | Rs 3,500 crore | Rs 200 crore | Rs 3,700 crore | 4.9% |
7. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 2,842 crore | Rs 600 crore | Rs 3,442 crore | 4.5% |
8. Energy | Rs 3,050 crore | Rs 300 crore | Rs 3,350 crore | 4.4% |
9. Public Works | Rs 1,800 crore | Rs 500 crore | Rs 2,300 crore | 3.0% |
10. Environment & Forests | Rs 1,500 crore | Rs 200 crore | Rs 1,700 crore | 2.2% |
Delhi Budget 2024-25 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Budget presented amid political turbulence โ CM Arvind Kejriwal arrested in March 2024.
- Total expenditure at Rs 72,000 crore with continuity in AAP programme priorities.
- Education at Rs 15,500 crore maintaining the school improvement programme.
- Health at Rs 8,500 crore with mohalla clinic expansion to 500 locations.
- Transport at Rs 11,000 crore including electric bus procurement and Metro support.
- Fiscal deficit at Rs 7,500 crore within UT borrowing ceilings.
- Pollution control at Rs 2,500 crore with focus on EV adoption and waste management.
- Tax revenue at Rs 40,000 crore with improved GST compliance.
- Water supply improvement targeted at unauthorised colonies.
- Outstanding debt moderate at Rs 45,000 crore.
- Free services โ water up to 20 KL, electricity up to 200 units โ maintained.
Compare Delhi Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 79,894 crore | Rs 76,000 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 61,500 crore | Rs 64,142 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 8,366 crore | Rs 5,919 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 55,300 crore | Rs 58,750 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Delhi State Budget 2024-25
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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