Police having to push bus on KH Road flyover, Bangalore
Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka is the main revenue generator of the state. While it occupies a mere 0.4% of the state’s area it accounts for 98% of the software exports.
The following table gives a clear picture of how important Bangalore is for the state. It would be good to see other parts of the state contributing a lot more, thereby having some economic balance across the state.
This table was published in Times of India (September 9, 2013)
| Karnataka | Bangalore | % share of Bangalore | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 61 million / 6.1 crore | 9.6 million / 96 lakh | 16% |
| Area | 191,791 sq km | 741 sq km | 0.4% |
| Stamps & Registration Tax | Rs 5,265 crore | Rs 3,873 crore | 74% |
| Motor Vehicle Tax | Rs 3,563 crore | Rs 1,852 crore | 52% |
| Excise Duty (includes Bangalore Urban & Rural Districts) | Rs 11,070 crore | Rs 6,274 crore | 57% |
| Commercial Taxes | Rs 31,876 crore | Rs 19,125 crore | 60% |
| Software Exports | Rs 1.35 lakh crore | Rs 1.32 lakh crore | 98% |