Kerala Budget: Fiscal health, welfare, growth in focus as Congress-led UDF govt to present Revised Budget on June 19
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Summary
Budget faces challenge of finding middle ground between re-aligning Kerala’s fiscal space for tackling concerns raised in White Paper on State finances and mobilising additional revenue for development and welfare, notably Indira Guarantees and ‘dream projects’
Key Facts
Type Budget
Source The Hindu - Business
Published Wednesday, 17 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
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right