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No populist measure as Kerala budget focusses on infra push
In the state’s annual statement, the fiscal deficit as percentage of GSDP has been pegged at 3.16% in FY 2025-26, down from 3.51% the previous financial year

What the budget does for demand
The budget focuses on economic prudence, maintaining income support allocations, while reducing income taxes to boost middle-class purchasing power and demand.

What the budget does for the fisc
The budget focuses on fiscal consolidation amidst slow growth and inflation, with increased reliance on income tax collections from wealthy taxpayers.

A budget that ticks all boxes
The generous tax relief package for the middle class should boost consumption and act as a stimulus for the economy.

Centre seeks 9% boost from RBI, banks to offset income tax cuts: Report
The huge transfer of funds will help the government to narrow its fiscal deficit to 4.4 per cent of the GDP.
