Kerala Budget

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 05, 2021
Balagopal's Budget aims at giving booster dose for health even with borrowed money

Shunning attempts to bridge the yawning gap between revenue and expenditure, the Budget reflected the government’s resolve to fight the pandemic, even by availing loans.
June 05, 2021
Balagopal apes Isaac, uses fancy figures to mask Kerala's deep fiscal crisis

To achieve 6.60 percent growth, the economy that faces greater supply and demand constraints than last year has to grow at over 10 percent.
June 05, 2021
Stimulus plan for e-vehicle market to fuel Kerala's green initiatives

The Budget has earmarked Rs 15 crore for introducing 10,000 electric two-wheelers and 5,000 e-three-wheelers to the roads.
June 05, 2021
Kerala Budget promises Smart Kitchen before Onam

The project, to be implemented jointly with Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE), will provide interest-free loans to homemakers for purchasing home appliances.
June 05, 2021
Kerala Budget proposes welfare schemes, job guarantee to help those without income

Confusion prevailed over the allocation of Rs 8,900 crore as part of the stimulus package announced by Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal in the Budget presented on Friday.
June 04, 2021
Kerala budget: Congress terms it disappointing; BJP says Balagopal rebranded Centre's projects

Meanwhile, the Cochin Chamber of Commerce welcomed the setting up of a Rs 100 crore venture capital fund, and Lulu group chairman M A Yusuf Ali said the budget will instil hope in the minds of people.

Kerala Budget

Hike in taxes certain, joint efforts must for financial health: Balagopal | Interview

Balagopal's Budget aims at giving booster dose for health even with borrowed money

Balagopal apes Isaac, uses fancy figures to mask Kerala's deep fiscal crisis

Stimulus plan for e-vehicle market to fuel Kerala's green initiatives

Kerala Budget promises Smart Kitchen before Onam

Kerala Budget proposes welfare schemes, job guarantee to help those without income

Kerala budget: Congress terms it disappointing; BJP says Balagopal rebranded Centre's projects

Kerala Budget: Rs 2,000 crore loan package for farmers, Rs 1,000 cr loan through Kudumbashree

Kerala Budget: Balagopal announces COVID stimulus of Rs 20,000cr, Rs 500cr package for flood relief

Kerala Budget: Special five-year package for coastal distress