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Covid-19: Ease fiscal policy, let states borrow from RBI, says Kerala FM

On Tuesday, Kerala had to offer an interest rate of 8.96 per cent for Rs 6,000 crore market borrowing for state development loan for a 15-year period

Covid-19: Ease fiscal policy, let states borrow from RBI, says Kerala FM
Updated On : 12 Apr 2020 | 3:35 PM IST

Why is Centre so stingy with spending amid Covid crisis, says Kerala FM

Kerala FM Thomas Isaac says the state could face a severe financial crisis if the Centre does not increase the borrowing limit by 1% of GDP

Why is Centre so stingy with spending amid Covid crisis, says Kerala FM
Updated On : 02 Apr 2020 | 3:11 AM IST

Kerala Budget: Govt hikes motor vehicle, land taxes to raise funds

Aims to reduce revenue deficit, contain fiscal deficit at 3%

Kerala Budget: Govt hikes motor vehicle, land taxes to raise funds
Updated On : 07 Feb 2020 | 5:42 PM IST

Stay the course

FC's final report should mirror the interim award

Stay the course
Updated On : 06 Feb 2020 | 12:42 AM IST

Centre breached basic trust on which GST was designed: Kerala FM Isaac

'Raising taxes in times of recession will be counter-productive', said Issac

Centre breached basic trust on which GST was designed: Kerala FM Isaac
Updated On : 20 Dec 2019 | 12:50 AM IST

Relax fiscal deficit limit from 3% to 4% of GDP, states ask Sitharaman

State FMs had met Sitharaman for a pre-Union Budget interaction

Relax fiscal deficit limit from 3% to 4% of GDP, states ask Sitharaman
Updated On : 19 Dec 2019 | 12:20 AM IST

GST compensation delay: States considering legal action against Centre

Central govt official says will release funds before end of this month

GST compensation delay: States considering legal action against Centre
Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 1:22 AM IST

Kerala finance minister Thomas Isaac blames 'mess in GST' for low mop-up

Isaac tweeted that the record low GST collections in Sept not only reflected an economic slowdown, but also mess in GST administration.

Kerala finance minister Thomas Isaac blames 'mess in GST' for low mop-up
Updated On : 04 Oct 2019 | 12:13 AM IST

Centre must not micro-manage Finance Commission: Kerala FM Thomas Isaac

Development does not mean that the expenditure requirements have reduced, said Kerala FM

Centre must not micro-manage Finance Commission: Kerala FM Thomas Isaac
Updated On : 14 Jul 2018 | 11:42 PM IST

GST standard rate should be 26%: Thomas Isaac

Interview with Finance Minister, Kerala

GST standard rate should be 26%: Thomas Isaac
Updated On : 19 Oct 2016 | 1:33 AM IST