Which sector brings in big money for Kerala?

How high land cost shapes Kerala’s investments

Can Left ideals align with private investment?

How Kerala builds investor trust via policy

What is Kerala’s unique pitch to investors?

What reforms has Kerala implemented so far?

What has Tamil Nadu done right in investment?

Is Centre favouring BJP states for investment?

Conclusion

Credits

Kerala, India’s smallest southern state by area, is often celebrated for its pioneering “Kerala Model,” where social progress laid the foundation for economic growth. Decades of focus on education and healthcare have led to high literacy, long life expectancy, and rising per capita income. But today, the state grapples with fresh challenges: outward migration of skilled talent, an ageing population, growing healthcare needs, and limited land for industrial growth. In this second installment of South Capital, host Nidhi Sharma speaks with Kerala’s Industries Minister P. Rajeev on how the state plans to attract investments while balancing growth with sustainability and social equity.

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Listen to the first installment of South Capital called South Capital: Andhra Pradesh’s Comeback.

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Kerala, India&rsquo;s smallest southern state by area, is often celebrated for its pioneering &ldquo;Kerala Model,&rdquo; where social progress laid the foundation for economic growth. Decades of focus on education and healthcare have led to high literacy, long life expectancy, and rising per capita income. But today, the state grapples with fresh challenges: outward migration of skilled talent, an ageing population, growing healthcare needs, and limited land for industrial growth. In this second installment of South Capital, host Nidhi Sharma speaks with Kerala&rsquo;s Industries Minister P. Rajeev on how the state plans to attract investments while balancing growth with sustainability and social equity. You can follow our hosts Nidhi Sharma on their social media: <a href="https://x.com/AnirbanET">Twitter</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidhi-sharma-4439b47/?originalSubdomain=in">Linkedin </a>Listen to the first installment of South Capital called <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000718923402">South Capital: Andhra Pradesh&rsquo;s Comeback.</a> Check out other interesting episodes like:<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000717259133">The Curious Case of HUL&rsquo;s CEO Shuffle</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000712174615">Health Hazards in your Grocery Bag</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000710947447">Trump vs Harvard: India Impact</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000717821985">Brandalore Rising!</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">much more</a>.
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