CBS LINE

CBS LINE Budget Edition Pre Budget Discussion Director’s Message Dr.Santhosh Kumar P K Director, Centre for Budget Studies A budget is not merely a compilation of numbers; it is a statement of vision and a reflection of a society’s priorities. One message stands out clearly in today’s economic discourse — development cannot be achieved through announcements alone; it must be realized through deliberate, well-designed, and accountable planning. The CBSline Budget Special brings together the discussions and analyses conducted by CBS, along with key insights and factual highlights drawn from the recent Kerala and Union Budgets. The conversations held ahead of the budget cycle, including our interactive sessions and engagements, reveal a common expectation: growth must be inclusive, fiscally responsible, and regionally balanced. Economics is not an abstract academic discipline confined to theory. It is a practical framework that shapes ever...