Balagopal will present the 2026-27 State Budget today (Thursday, January 29, 2026) in the Legislative Assembly. The Budget, the final one of the current CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, is being keenly watched for surprise announcements with Kerala expecting Assembly polls in a few months’ time. Also read | Kerala Budget 2026 LIVEIn a surprising move, the Pinarayi Vijayan government had made two big-ticket announcements on the eve of the Budget. Ahead of his sixth Budget presentation, Mr. Balagopal had stated that Kerala can expect a “realistic and practical” Budget which would reflect the LDF’s conviction that it would continue in power in the State. The Kerala Budget is also being tabled ahead of the Union Budget and the announcements regarding the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission.