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Kerala has no plans to provide fuel price relief, FM cites fiscal crunch as reason

October 05, 2021

Kerala has no plans to provide fuel price relief, FM cites fiscal crunch as reason

The Minister was also non-committal about providing fuel tax subsidy for fishing boats, tax is and autorickshaws.

August 22, 2021
Income Tax portal glitches unresolved 2.5 months after launch, FM summons Infosys CEO

Between January 2019 to June 2021, the government has paid Rs 164.5 crore to Infosys for developing the portal.
June 28, 2021
FM rolls out loan guarantee scheme for tourist guides, travel agencies

Loans of up to Rs 1 lakh would be available with guarantee to tourist guides licenced at regional or state level.
June 08, 2021
Hike in taxes certain, joint efforts must for financial health: Balagopal | Interview

We should probe the possibility of new value-added products, including alcohol from tapioca, Finance Minister KN Balagopal said in an interview given to Malayala Manorama.
June 04, 2021
Kerala Budget: Rs 2,000 crore loan package for farmers, Rs 1,000 cr loan through Kudumbashree

Besides the financial package, finance minister Balagopal also set aside Rs 1,000 crore to provide free vaccination for everyone aged above 18 years.
June 03, 2021
Tax hike likely in Balagopal’s maiden budget

The State has the power to alter the tax on fuel, liquor, motor vehicles, buildings, and land, and it is likely to impose an additional COVID-19 cess on liquor to help tide over the economic crises.
February 05, 2021
Union Budget's focus is on profit-led recovery at the cost of smaller firms: Yamini Aiyer

The economist focussed on largely two aspects of the Indian economy – the macro fiscal position and the policy pathways adopted by the government.

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