{"id":56490,"date":"2026-08-29T23:01:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T17:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=56490"},"modified":"2026-08-29T23:01:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T17:31:17","slug":"delhi-own-revenue-share","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/","title":{"rendered":"Delhi Own Revenue Share: Delhi Tops States at 93.2% in FY 2024-25"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Delhi_own_revenue_share_reached_932_in_FY_2024-25_Budget_Estimates_making_Delhi_the_top-ranked_entity_Know_the_State-wise_ranking_and_key_facts_for_government_exams\" >Delhi own revenue share reached 93.2% in FY 2024-25 Budget Estimates, making Delhi the top-ranked entity. Know the State-wise ranking and key facts for government exams.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Delhi_Leads_the_Own_Revenue_Ranking\" >Delhi Leads the Own Revenue Ranking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Understanding_the_Meaning_of_Own_Revenue\" >Understanding the Meaning of Own Revenue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Delhis_Strong_Position_in_Fiscal_Resource_Mobilisation\" >Delhi\u2019s Strong Position in Fiscal Resource Mobilisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Haryana_and_Telangana_Follow_Delhi\" >Haryana and Telangana Follow Delhi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Manipur_Records_the_Lowest_Share\" >Manipur Records the Lowest Share<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Importance_of_Budget_Estimates\" >Importance of Budget Estimates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Important_for_Understanding_State_Finances\" >Important for Understanding State Finances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Relevance_to_Centre-State_Financial_Relations\" >Relevance to Centre-State Financial Relations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Important_for_Objective-Type_Examinations\" >Important for Objective-Type Examinations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Important_for_Analytical_Questions\" >Important for Analytical Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Historical_Context_Evolution_of_State_Own_Revenue_in_India\" >Historical Context: Evolution of State Own Revenue in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Constitutional_Basis_of_State_Finances\" >Constitutional Basis of State Finances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Role_of_Own_Tax_and_Non-Tax_Revenue\" >Role of Own Tax and Non-Tax Revenue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Fiscal_Federalism_and_Finance_Commissions\" >Fiscal Federalism and Finance Commissions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Why_Revenue_Mobilisation_Matters\" >Why Revenue Mobilisation Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Delhi_Tops_States_in_Own_Revenue_Share\" >Key Takeaways from Delhi Tops States in Own Revenue Share<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#1_Which_StateUnion_Territory_recorded_the_highest_own_revenue_share_in_FY_2024-25\" >1. Which State\/Union Territory recorded the highest own revenue share in FY 2024-25?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#2_What_is_meant_by_own_revenue\" >2. What is meant by own revenue?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#3_Which_State_ranked_second_after_Delhi\" >3. Which State ranked second after Delhi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#4_What_was_Telanganas_own_revenue_share\" >4. What was Telangana\u2019s own revenue share?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#5_Which_State_recorded_the_lowest_own_revenue_share\" >5. Which State recorded the lowest own revenue share?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#6_What_was_Karnatakas_own_revenue_share\" >6. What was Karnataka\u2019s own revenue share?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#7_What_was_Tamil_Nadus_position_in_the_ranking\" >7. What was Tamil Nadu\u2019s position in the ranking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#8_Which_revenues_are_included_in_own_tax_revenue\" >8. Which revenues are included in own tax revenue?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#9_Why_is_own_revenue_important_for_States\" >9. Why is own revenue important for States?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#10_Does_a_high_own_revenue_share_mean_that_a_State_has_the_best_overall_fiscal_health\" >10. Does a high own revenue share mean that a State has the best overall fiscal health?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/delhi-own-revenue-share\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delhi_own_revenue_share_reached_932_in_FY_2024-25_Budget_Estimates_making_Delhi_the_top-ranked_entity_Know_the_State-wise_ranking_and_key_facts_for_government_exams\"><\/span><strong>Delhi own revenue share<\/strong> reached 93.2% in FY 2024-25 Budget Estimates, making Delhi the top-ranked entity. Know the State-wise ranking and key facts for government exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delhi_Leads_the_Own_Revenue_Ranking\"><\/span>Delhi Leads the Own Revenue Ranking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delhi has emerged as the leading State\/Union Territory in India in terms of own revenue as a share of total revenue receipts. According to the FY 2024-25 Budget Estimates, Delhi recorded an own revenue share of <strong>93.2%<\/strong>, placing it at the top of the national ranking among the States and Union Territories for which comparable data was available. The ranking highlights Delhi\u2019s strong capacity to generate revenue from its own economic and administrative resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Meaning_of_Own_Revenue\"><\/span>Understanding the Meaning of Own Revenue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Own revenue refers to the income generated by a State or Union Territory from its own sources. It mainly includes <strong>own tax revenue and own non-tax revenue<\/strong>. The own revenue share is calculated by comparing these internally generated resources with total revenue receipts. The formula can be expressed as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Own Revenue = (Own Tax Revenue + Own Non-Tax Revenue) \u00f7 Revenue Receipts \u00d7 100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This indicator helps in assessing the degree to which a government depends on its own resources rather than on grants and transfers from the Union government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delhis_Strong_Position_in_Fiscal_Resource_Mobilisation\"><\/span>Delhi\u2019s Strong Position in Fiscal Resource Mobilisation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delhi\u2019s 93.2% share indicates that a major part of its revenue receipts was expected to come from its own sources. This reflects the importance of a broad economic base, strong tax collections and relatively lower dependence on external revenue transfers. For government exam aspirants, this development is important because it connects directly with the concepts of <strong>fiscal federalism, State finances, tax revenue and Centre-State financial relations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the ranking should not be interpreted as an overall ranking of the financial health of States. A government may perform well in own revenue generation while facing challenges related to fiscal deficit, debt, expenditure or other financial indicators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Haryana_and_Telangana_Follow_Delhi\"><\/span>Haryana and Telangana Follow Delhi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After Delhi, <strong>Haryana<\/strong> ranked second with an own revenue share of <strong>80.4%<\/strong>, followed by <strong>Telangana at 78.4%<\/strong>. <strong>Karnataka<\/strong> ranked fourth with <strong>77.3%<\/strong>, while <strong>Tamil Nadu<\/strong> occupied the fifth position with <strong>75.5%<\/strong>. These rankings indicate the relatively strong ability of these States to mobilise revenue from their own economic activities and tax bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manipur_Records_the_Lowest_Share\"><\/span>Manipur Records the Lowest Share<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the other end of the ranking, <strong>Manipur recorded the lowest own revenue share at 10%<\/strong>. It was followed by <strong>Nagaland at 12.5%<\/strong>, <strong>Arunachal Pradesh at 12.8%<\/strong>, <strong>Tripura at 16.6%<\/strong> and <strong>Mizoram at 19.6%<\/strong>. These figures highlight the significant differences in revenue-generating capacity across different regions of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Budget_Estimates\"><\/span>Importance of Budget Estimates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The figures used for this comparison are based on <strong>Budget Estimates for FY 2024-25<\/strong>, rather than final actual accounts. Budget Estimates represent the expected revenue and expenditure figures prepared by governments at the beginning of the budgetary process. Therefore, actual figures may differ from the estimates. This distinction is important for questions in UPSC, State PCS, banking and other competitive examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Delhi-own-revenue-share\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQYv9RzoW_s2VBwC94PSMMKFmdcVEuKJgBt7oGelwLWQQ&amp;s=10\" alt=\"Delhi own revenue share\" title=\"Delhi own revenue share\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Delhi own revenue share<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_for_Understanding_State_Finances\"><\/span>Important for Understanding State Finances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The news is important because it provides a practical example of how the financial strength and revenue-generating capacity of States and Union Territories can be compared. Delhi\u2019s own revenue share of <strong>93.2%<\/strong> shows a high level of dependence on internally generated resources relative to its total revenue receipts. For civil services aspirants, this is directly related to public finance and fiscal federalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_Centre-State_Financial_Relations\"><\/span>Relevance to Centre-State Financial Relations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Indian Constitution provides a framework for financial relations between the Centre and the States. States receive revenue through their own taxes and non-tax sources, while they may also receive transfers and grants from the Union government. The ability of a State to generate its own revenue influences its fiscal autonomy and dependence on central transfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Finance Commission is an important constitutional institution in this context. It makes recommendations regarding the distribution of financial resources between the Centre and the States. The <strong>Sixteenth Finance Commission<\/strong>, whose recommendations cover the period from 2026-27 to 2030-31, has also recommended that States receive 41% of the divisible pool of central taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_for_Objective-Type_Examinations\"><\/span>Important for Objective-Type Examinations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students should remember the top-ranked State\/UT, the percentage of Delhi\u2019s own revenue share and the names of the other leading States. The topic can be relevant for questions on Indian economy, State budgets, fiscal policy, public finance and current affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_for_Analytical_Questions\"><\/span>Important for Analytical Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ranking also demonstrates that fiscal indicators should be interpreted carefully. A high own revenue share does not automatically mean that a State has the best overall fiscal health. Debt, fiscal deficit, revenue deficit, capital expenditure and other indicators must also be considered before making a complete assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Evolution_of_State_Own_Revenue_in_India\"><\/span>Historical Context: Evolution of State Own Revenue in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_Basis_of_State_Finances\"><\/span>Constitutional Basis of State Finances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India follows a federal system in which financial powers are distributed between the Union and the States. The Constitution provides for different sources of taxation and revenue collection. The Union and the States have their respective taxation powers, while financial transfers also take place through mechanisms such as tax devolution and grants-in-aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_Own_Tax_and_Non-Tax_Revenue\"><\/span>Role of Own Tax and Non-Tax Revenue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State governments generate revenue from sources such as State GST, taxes on vehicles, stamp duty and registration fees, State excise and other permitted taxes. Non-tax revenue may include fees, charges, interest receipts and income from government services and assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Delhi, State GST has remained an important source of own tax revenue. Delhi\u2019s Economic Survey for 2025-26 also identified own tax revenue as the major source of its revenue receipts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fiscal_Federalism_and_Finance_Commissions\"><\/span>Fiscal Federalism and Finance Commissions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finance Commissions have played an important role in balancing fiscal relations between the Centre and the States. These constitutional bodies recommend the distribution of central tax resources and other financial arrangements. The Sixteenth Finance Commission has recommended retaining the States\u2019 share in the divisible pool of central taxes at <strong>41%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Revenue_Mobilisation_Matters\"><\/span>Why Revenue Mobilisation Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A strong capacity for own revenue mobilisation can provide governments with greater flexibility in financing public services and development programmes. At the same time, lower own revenue capacity may increase dependence on transfers and grants. Therefore, the own revenue indicator is useful for comparing one aspect of State finances, although it should be studied along with other fiscal indicators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Delhi_Tops_States_in_Own_Revenue_Share\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from Delhi Tops States in Own Revenue Share<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Delhi recorded the highest own revenue share at <strong>93.2%<\/strong> among comparable States and Union Territories in FY 2024-25 Budget Estimates.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Own revenue<\/strong> includes own tax revenue and own non-tax revenue generated by a State or Union Territory.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Haryana (80.4%)<\/strong>, <strong>Telangana (78.4%)<\/strong>, <strong>Karnataka (77.3%)<\/strong> and <strong>Tamil Nadu (75.5%)<\/strong> followed Delhi in the ranking.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Manipur<\/strong> recorded the lowest own revenue share at <strong>10%<\/strong> among the entities included in the comparison.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The ranking measures only own revenue as a share of revenue receipts and should not be treated as a complete ranking of overall fiscal health.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Delhi own revenue share<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Which_StateUnion_Territory_recorded_the_highest_own_revenue_share_in_FY_2024-25\"><\/span>1. Which State\/Union Territory recorded the highest own revenue share in FY 2024-25?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Delhi recorded the highest own revenue share at <strong>93.2%<\/strong> among the States and Union Territories covered in the comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_meant_by_own_revenue\"><\/span>2. What is meant by own revenue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Own revenue refers to the revenue generated by a State or Union Territory from its own sources. It broadly consists of <strong>own tax revenue and own non-tax revenue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Which_State_ranked_second_after_Delhi\"><\/span>3. Which State ranked second after Delhi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> <strong>Haryana<\/strong> ranked second, with an own revenue share of <strong>80.4%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_was_Telanganas_own_revenue_share\"><\/span>4. What was Telangana\u2019s own revenue share?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Telangana recorded an own revenue share of <strong>78.4%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_State_recorded_the_lowest_own_revenue_share\"><\/span>5. Which State recorded the lowest own revenue share?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> <strong>Manipur<\/strong> recorded the lowest share at <strong>10%<\/strong> among the States and Union Territories included in the comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_was_Karnatakas_own_revenue_share\"><\/span>6. What was Karnataka\u2019s own revenue share?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Karnataka recorded an own revenue share of <strong>77.3%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_was_Tamil_Nadus_position_in_the_ranking\"><\/span>7. What was Tamil Nadu\u2019s position in the ranking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Tamil Nadu ranked <strong>fifth<\/strong>, with an own revenue share of <strong>75.5%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Which_revenues_are_included_in_own_tax_revenue\"><\/span>8. Which revenues are included in own tax revenue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Own tax revenue can include sources such as <strong>State GST, State excise, taxes on vehicles, stamp duty and registration fees<\/strong>, subject to the taxation powers assigned to States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Why_is_own_revenue_important_for_States\"><\/span>9. Why is own revenue important for States?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A higher ability to mobilise own revenue can provide greater fiscal autonomy and reduce dependence on transfers and grants from the Union government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Does_a_high_own_revenue_share_mean_that_a_State_has_the_best_overall_fiscal_health\"><\/span>10. Does a high own revenue share mean that a State has the best overall fiscal health?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> No. Own revenue share is only one fiscal indicator. 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