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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

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

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Proposals & demands

Budget commentary urges government to adopt prudent, equitable taxation policies

In the context of national budget expectations under President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake, an analysis noted that fiscal success depends on converting public resources into national prosperity, economic opportunity, and social well-being.

1 of 20 outletsFT.lkReported 7 Nov 2026, 12:00 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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Proposals & demands

CMTA urges government to abolish 15% depreciation concession on vehicle imports

The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA) has urged the government to abolish the 15% depreciation concession granted on used vehicle imports in the upcoming national budget.

1 of 20 outletsThe IslandReported 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

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Parliament & votes

Sri Lanka to present 2027 budget on 12 November amid external deficit projections

The Sri Lankan government is scheduled to present its 2027 budget on 12 November 2026 under International Monetary Fund guidelines.

1 of 20 outletsFT.lkReported 6 Nov 2026, 12:22 am

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Parliament & votes

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

President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to present Sri Lanka’s 2027 national budget on 12 November 2026.

1 of 20 outletsFT.lkReported 6 Nov 2026, 12:20 am

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