RE | : Revised Estimates. | BE : Budget Estimates. |
@ | : Variation over the end-March position, as per RBI records after closure of Government Accounts. |
(-) | : Indicates surplus. |
# | : With the discontinuance of the ad-hoc Treasury Bills and 91- day tap Treasury bills, |
| the concept of conventional budget deficit has lost its relevance since April 1, 1997. |
| Thereafter these figures represent draw down of cash balances. |
* | : Revenue Deficit net of Interest Payments |
Note | : Since 1999-2000 GFD excludes States' share in Small Savings as per the new system of accounting. |
Also see Notes on Tables. |
Source | : Budget Documents of the Government of India. |