All budget stories

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

93 stories

13 Sep – 12 Nov 2026

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Monday 2 November

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Proposals & demands

Dr. W.A. Wijewardena urges government to ease revenue drive in 2027 Budget

Former Central Bank Deputy Governor Dr. W.A. Wijewardena has urged the government to slow its revenue drive in the 2027 Budget, warning that excessive taxation is becoming toxic to the economy.

1 of 20 outletsFT.lkReported 2 Nov 2026, 11:59 am

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Spending & allocations

President Dissanayake instructs officials to plan for international sports success and public health

On 29 October 2026, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed Sports Ministry officials to formulate plans to produce athletes capable of international success, foster a sporting culture, and build a healthier population.

3 of 20 outletsDaily News · DinaminaReported 2 Nov 2026, 5:30 am

Sunday 1 November

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Proposals & demands

CHR Sri Lanka identifies 12 tax revisions increasing the public's financial burden

The Centre for Human Rights and Research has identified 12 tax revisions introduced by the government over the past two years, claiming several have increased the public's financial burden.

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

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Salaries & welfare

Government to raise public sector salaries by Rs 20,000 to Rs 80,000 next year

The government will present a welfare-oriented budget for next year that increases public sector salaries by Rs 20,000 to Rs 80,000.

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

Saturday 31 October

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Proposals & demands

CMTA urges government to abolish 15% import depreciation concession on used vehicles

The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association urged the government on 30 October 2026 to abolish the 15% depreciation concession on used vehicle imports in the upcoming 2027 Budget.

1 of 20 outletsFT.lkReported 31 Oct 2026, 5:37 am

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Parliament & votes

Parliament's Committee on Public Finance approves Appropriation Bill for 2027

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance approved the Appropriation Bill for 2027 following discussions with Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development officials on October 22.

3 of 20 outletsDaily News · The IslandReported 31 Oct 2026, 5:30 am

Friday 30 October

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Proposals & demands

Parliamentary Caucus proposes separate ministry budget lines for persons with disabilities

The Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities has proposed introducing a dedicated budget line across all ministries to address disability concerns, Chairman MP Sugath Wasantha de Silva discussed at a recent parliamentary meeting.

1 of 20 outletsDaily MirrorReported 30 Oct 2026, 7:25 pm

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Taxes & revenue

Deputy finance minister rules out surprise tax moves ahead of November 12 budget

Speaking on Tuesday ahead of the November 12 budget presentation, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning said indirect taxes are high, but ruled out surprise measures or implementing a property or wealth tax.

2 of 20 outletsDaily Mirror · ThinakaranReported 30 Oct 2026, 6:55 am

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Proposals & demands

SEC chairman urges government to include capital market development in upcoming budget

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Senior Prof. Hareendra Dissabandara has called on the government to include capital market development in the forthcoming budget to support national growth.

1 of 20 outletsFT.lkReported 30 Oct 2026, 5:30 am

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Proposals & demands

Vasudeva Nanayakkara urges government to provide relief and tax cuts in Budget 2027

Former Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara on 29 October urged the government to include substantial financial relief, tax reductions, and social safety nets in the upcoming Budget 2027.

1 of 20 outletsDaily NewsReported 30 Oct 2026, 1:55 am

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