Punjab spends 24% of revenue on subsidies; Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan follow: Report

Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan are the top spenders on subsidies, with Punjab leading by spending nearly one-fourth of its revenue receipts. The AAP government's free electricity scheme is a major component of Punjab's subsidies. The national average for subsidies is 6.75% among 26 states, with 12 states exceeding this percentage.