What does Kerala Budget 2026 mean for government employees, pensioners and common citizens? With the LDF government set to present its final budget ahead of the elections, key decisions include the 12th Pay Revision Commission, DA/DR arrears, social security extension and fresh honorarium hike.
To unpack the numbers and the political message behind them, we were joined by:
– S Anandan: Resident Editor, Kerala
– K. Ravi Raman: Member, State Planning Board
– Emmanuel Thomas: assistant professor of economics, St. Thomas College
They analyze Kerala’s 6.19% real GDP growth, fiscal priorities and what the 2026 budget signals.
Follow the discussion here:
Published – 29 Jan 2026 17:18 IST
