What does the Kerala Budget 2026 mean for government employees, pensioners, and the common citizen? With the LDF government presenting its final Budget before elections, key decisions include the 12th Pay Revision Commission, DA/DR arrear payouts, social security expansion, and new honorarium hikes.
To unpack the numbers and the political message behind them, we’re joined by:
– S Anandan: Resident Editor, Kerala
– K. Ravi Raman: Member, State Planning Board
– Emmanuel Thomas: Assistant Professor of Economics, St. Thomas College
They analyse Kerala’s 6.19% real GSDP growth, fiscal priorities, and what the Budget signals for 2026.
Watch the discussion here:
Published – January 29, 2026 05:18 pm IST
