Despite grave concerns raised in the White Paper, Kerala Budget silent on bringing down committed expenditure
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Summary
Committed expenditure is projected to exceed ₹1.22 lakh crore in 2026-27, with salaries, pensions and interest payments consuming nearly three-fourths of Kerala’s revenues
Key Facts
Type Budget
Source The Hindu - National
Published Saturday, 20 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
Key Numbers
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right