<h1>Delhi's Revenue Falls Short of Budget Projections; GST and VAT Shine, Motor Vehicle and Excise Lag Behind</h1> The Delhi government's revenue collections for the fiscal year are falling short of budget projections, with the exception of GST and VAT. As of February 2025, GST and VAT collections reached Rs 40,009 crore. However, motor vehicle taxes and excise revenue, at Rs 2,810 crore and Rs 5,516 crore respectively, are below expectations. The budget for 2024-25 projected total tax revenue of Rs 58,750 crore, including Rs 41,000 crore from GST and VAT. Motor vehicle taxes and excise revenue are 22% and 14% below projections, respectively, indicating sluggish performance in these areas.