What does the Kerala Budget 2026 mean for government employees, pensioners, and the common citizen? With the LDF government presenting its final Budget before elections, key decisions include the 12th Pay Revision Commission, DA/DR arrear payouts, social security expansion, and new honorarium hikes. To unpack the numbers and the political message behind them, we’re joined by: – S Anandan: Resident Editor, Kerala – K. Ravi Raman: Member, State Planning Board – Emmanuel Thomas: Assistant Professor of Economics, St. Thomas College They analyse Kerala’s 6.19% real GSDP growth, fiscal priorities, and what the Budget signals for 2026. Watch the discussion here: Published – January 29, 2026 05:18 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation U.S. MNC to set up its unit at Manapparai SIPCOT industrial park Leather Fashion Show 2026 in Chennai to spotlight design, craftsmanship