All India level Transactions in Commodities and Services and Transfers - Current Account of Government Administration
The dataset shows government revenue sources and expenditure components, highlighting fiscal balances from 2000–01 to 2015–16.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (5 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | categorical | No | Reporting year or accounting period associated with the economic transaction data. |
| Transaction Category | categorical | No | Type of transaction recorded such as commodities, services, or transfers. |
| Transaction Subcategory | string | Yes | Detailed classification describing the specific commodity, service, or transfer category. |
| Transaction Value | float | No | Monetary value of the recorded transaction for the given category and year, typically expressed in national currency units. |
| Unit | string | Yes | Measurement unit associated with the transaction value such as rupees, crores, or other economic accounting units. |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
Tax receipts dominate revenue, supported by income from property, enterprises, and miscellaneous fees. Expenditure is driven by consumption (wages, services) and large transfer payments such as interest, grants, subsidies, and pensions. Persistent negative savings on current accounts indicate fiscal deficits despite steady revenue growth.
Data Quality
The dataset structure appears consistent with clearly labeled categories and numeric transaction values. Data entries are organized by economic categories and reporting periods. Formatting across rows is uniform and numerical values are represented consistently. Missing values may occur in categories where transactions are not applicable.
Use Cases
Macroeconomic analysis, national income accounting studies, economic modeling, policy research, government planning, academic research in economics, and evaluation of commodity and service transaction flows.
Limitations
The dataset may not include detailed sectoral breakdowns or micro-level transactional records. Geographic granularity is limited to national-level aggregates and does not provide state or regional breakdowns.
Methodology
The data is likely compiled from national accounting systems where commodity flows, service transactions, and transfer payments are aggregated from various administrative records, surveys, and economic reporting mechanisms used by statistical agencies.
Geographic Coverage
Source Information
Governance & Review
Usage & Restrictions
License: GODL-India — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
Access Control: Download links are time-limited and single-use. All access is logged for audit purposes.