All budget stories

Every story on the 2027 budget, grouped from 20 Sri Lankan outlets in English, Sinhala and Tamil.

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13 Sep – 12 Nov 2026

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Sunday 8 November

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Parliament & votes

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to present 2027 budget to Parliament on 12 November

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as Minister of Finance, will present the 2027 budget to Parliament on Thursday, 12 November. This marks the government's third budget.

3 of 20 outletsDivaina · LankadeepaReported 8 Nov 2026, 3:33 pm

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Parliament & votes

Sri Lanka to present 2027 budget focusing on compliance and relief on November 12

Sri Lanka will present its 2027 budget in Parliament on Thursday, 12 November 2026.

1 of 20 outletsSunday TimesReported 8 Nov 2026, 5:30 am

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Proposals & demands

Minister Anura Karunathilaka announces 2027 budget concessions for home solar batteries

Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka announced on 5 November that concessions for home solar battery systems will be included in the 2027 Budget. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will unveil the scheme on 12 November.

1 of 20 outletsThe MorningReported 8 Nov 2026, 5:30 am

Saturday 7 November

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Taxes & revenue

President Dissanayake announces further PAYE tax relief in upcoming 2027 budget

Addressing the National Trade Union Conference in Colombo on 7 November 2026, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the 2027 budget, scheduled for presentation to Parliament next week, will revise the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax threshold.

6 of 20 outletsAda Derana · ArunaReported 7 Nov 2026, 5:48 pm

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Reactions & analysis

Deloitte Sri Lanka to host panel reviewing Budget 2027 on 12 November

Deloitte Sri Lanka will host a live webinar on Thursday, 12 November 2026, to examine key proposals in Sri Lanka’s Budget 2027 following its presentation in Parliament by the President.

1 of 20 outletsEconomy NextReported 7 Nov 2026, 7:36 am

Friday 6 November

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Proposals & demands

Government to introduce solar battery concessions in 2027 budget, minister says

Minister Anura Karunathilaka told Parliament on 5 November 2026 that the 2027 Budget will reduce taxes on battery energy storage systems and offer incentives for new rooftop solar installations.

2 of 20 outletsFT.lk · The MorningReported 6 Nov 2026, 5:30 am

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Parliament & votes

Parliament approves Rs. 4,261 million for Air Force unmanned aerial vehicle system

On 5 November 2026, Parliament approved a supplementary estimate of Rs. 4,261 million to establish an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle system for the Sri Lanka Air Force.

1 of 20 outletsDaily NewsReported 6 Nov 2026, 1:27 am

Thursday 5 November

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Spending & allocations

Deputy media minister defends Rs. 47 billion estimate and denies government crime links

Mass Media Deputy Minister Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne told Parliament on Wednesday (4) that the National People’s Power administration is corruption-free and holds no ties to criminal networks.

2 of 20 outletsDaily News · VirakesariReported 5 Nov 2026, 12:34 pm

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Proposals & demands

Government to introduce concessions for home solar battery systems in 2027 budget

Concessions will be introduced for home solar battery systems through the 2027 budget, Minister of Power and Energy Anura Karunathilaka told Parliament on November 5, 2026.

1 of 20 outletsDaily MirrorReported 5 Nov 2026, 11:21 am

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Spending & allocations

Government presents Rs. 47 billion supplementary estimate for fuel and Aswesuma relief

On 4 November 2026, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando presented a Rs. 47 billion supplementary estimate to Parliament. Outlets Thamilan and Lankadeepa reported that Parliament approved the proposal that day.

6 of 20 outletsAruna · Daily NewsReported 5 Nov 2026, 6:48 am

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