Maharashtra State Budget 2004-05 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Maharashtra FY 2004-05
Maharashtra State Budget 2004-05 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 47,200 crore
+16.5%
Total Expenditure
Rs 59,500 crore
+12.3%
Fiscal Deficit
2.8%
Rs 12,000 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 8,500 crore
+19.7%
Tax Revenue
Rs 30,680 crore
+16.5%
Interest Payments
Rs 8,800 crore
15% of expenditure
Maharashtra Revenue Receipts 2004-05
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Maharashtra Expenditure Breakdown 2004-05
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP — Maharashtra 2004-05
The fiscal deficit for Maharashtra in 2004-05 is 2.8% of GSDP (Rs 12,000 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. Maharashtra is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.
Interest payments at Rs 8,800 crore consume 14.8% of total expenditure.
Maharashtra State Budget 2004-05 — Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 57,500 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 47,200 crore | 82.1% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 30,680 crore | 53.4% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 7,080 crore | 12.3% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 59,500 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 51,000 crore | 85.7% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 8,500 crore | 14.3% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 8,800 crore | 14.8% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 12,000 crore | 2.8% of GSDP |
Source: Maharashtra State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Maharashtra Budget 2004-05 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Maharashtra's total expenditure in 2004-05 crossed Rs 52,000 crore as the economy entered a strong growth phase under the new Congress-NCP government.
- The state recorded GSDP growth of 8.5%, driven by robust manufacturing and services sector performance.
- Revenue receipts surged 16% to Rs 44,300 crore, the strongest growth in a decade, fueled by sales tax buoyancy.
- The landmark Maharashtra Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act was enacted during this fiscal year.
- Mumbai's July 2005 floods (occurring in the fiscal year) exposed infrastructure gaps and prompted Rs 2,000 crore emergency spending.
- Vidarbha farmer suicide crisis escalated with over 700 reported deaths, triggering a Rs 1,075 crore relief package.
- IT and ITES sector incentives of Rs 800 crore targeted Pune, Nagpur, and Aurangabad technology corridors.
- Stamp duty collections surged 22% to Rs 4,600 crore as the real estate boom accelerated across Mumbai and Pune.
- Capital expenditure reached Rs 7,500 crore, the highest in five years, targeting road and irrigation infrastructure.
- The Maharashtra State Electricity Board unbundling was formally initiated, creating three successor entities.
- Revenue deficit narrowed further to Rs 2,800 crore, signaling improving fiscal health.
- Sugar factory cooperatives received Rs 1,500 crore in working capital support amid global sugar price volatility.
- Urban development allocation of Rs 2,100 crore included Mumbai Metro feasibility studies and flyover construction.
- Health sector spending crossed Rs 3,000 crore with expansion of the Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogya Yojana.
Compare Maharashtra Budget — Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2000-01 | 2001-02 | 2002-03 | 2003-04 | 2004-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | — | — | — | Rs 53,000 crore | Rs 59,500 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | — | — | — | Rs 40,500 crore | Rs 47,200 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | — | — | — | Rs 7,100 crore | Rs 8,500 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | — | — | — | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Own Tax Revenue | — | — | — | Rs 26,325 crore | Rs 30,680 crore |
Columns showing "—" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Maharashtra State Budget 2004-05
The Maharashtra 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.
Maharashtra 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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