A transparent, data-driven look at Kerala's fiscal health based on the official 195-page Status Report commissioned by the Chief Minister. Explore the numbers, analyze the infrastructure challenges, and join the conversation on the path forward.
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A summary of the core findings from the 195-page document prepared by the expert committee led by K.M. Chandrasekhar.
Detailed analysis of the State's liquidity, noting significant reliance on the RBI's overdraft facility to manage day-to-day expenditure due to mismatch in inflows and outflows.
An assessment of revenue deficits and adherence to the Fiscal Responsibility Act, highlighting structural challenges in balancing revenue receipts with committed spending.
An evaluation of KIIFB's role in funding infrastructure outside the standard budget, and the long-term implications of servicing debt via dedicated state revenue streams.
Financial performance review of Kerala's 100+ PSUs, focusing on the budgetary impact and turnaround requirements for major entities like KSEBL and KSRTC.
Data showing capital expenditure standing at 1.3% of GSDP, underlining the need to shift borrowing utilization from consumption toward productive asset creation.
The impact of external factors on the State's operating environment, including the cessation of GST compensation and changing Finance Commission devolution formulas.
Access the complete 195-page document for an unvarnished look at the data. This is the official baseline assessment of the State's fiscal health.
A Status Report · 2026