Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 -- Kerala Chief Minister and Finance Minister V.D. Satheesan will present the Congress-led UDF government's maiden Budget for the 2026-27 financial year in the State Assembly on Friday, with expectations running high over the government's plans to strike a balance between fiscal consolidation and welfare commitments.
The Budget is expected to contain several key announcements centred on the UDF's flagship Indira Guarantee programme, while outlining measures to improve the state's revenue position and strengthen financial management.
Political and economic observers are keenly awaiting the government's decision on a possible increase in social welfare pensions, as well as announcements regarding salary revision ...