All budget stories

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

62 stories

15 Sep – 12 Nov 2026

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Wednesday 28 October

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Proposals & demands

President Dissanayake pledges investment support to commercialise Sri Lanka's fishing industry

On 27 October 2026, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government aims to transform Sri Lanka's fishing industry from a subsistence economy into a commercial sector, pledging facilities for required new investments.

4 of 20 outletsAruna · DinaminaReported 28 Oct 2026, 12:34 pm

Friday 23 October

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Spending & allocations

Sajith Premadasa demands 2026 budget progress data ahead of 2027 budget presentation

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa asked the government in Parliament on 22 October 2026 to disclose the progress of 2026 budget proposals before the 2027 budget is presented on 12 November.

4 of 20 outletsDinamina · DivainaReported 23 Oct 2026, 9:27 am

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Parliament & votes

Government will present activity-based budget and build 15 billion dollar reserves, minister says

Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha told Parliament on 22 October 2026 that the government will present a successful, results-oriented, activity-based budget rather than an empty one.

1 of 20 outletsDinaminaReported 23 Oct 2026, 6:40 am

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Parliament & votes

Committee on Public Finance approves MSME loan scheme and debt management proposal

The Committee on Public Finance, chaired by MP Dr Harsha de Silva on 20 October 2026, approved Supplementary Estimate No. 06 of 2026 and a proposal under the Public Debt Management Act No. 33 of 2024.

2 of 20 outletsAruna · The MorningReported 23 Oct 2026, 5:30 am

Thursday 22 October

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Spending & allocations

Dr. Anila Jayanth denies fuel, gas, and medicine shortages, outlines SME funding plans

Deputy Minister of Labour and Finance Dr. Anila Jayanth stated that Sri Lanka will not face shortages of gas, fuel, or medicine, dismissing attempts to create such perceptions.

1 of 20 outletsDinaminaReported 22 Oct 2026, 6:43 am

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Proposals & demands

Chamara Sampath Dassanayake urges government to allow vehicle imports for public servants

New Democratic Front Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake said a request will be made urging the government to allow public servants to import vehicles using permits in the budget.

1 of 20 outletsDinaminaReported 22 Oct 2026, 6:40 am

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Spending & allocations

Deputy Minister Nishantha Jayaweera announces record Rs. 2 trillion capital expenditure budget

Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera announced in Parliament on 21 October 2026 that the government will allocate a record Rs. 2 trillion for capital expenditure in the upcoming budget.

4 of 20 outletsAruna · Daily NewsReported 22 Oct 2026, 6:40 am

Tuesday 20 October

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Proposals & demands

CMA Sri Lanka proposes mandatory cost accounting for 2027 budget

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka has submitted budget proposals for the 2027 National Budget, recommending that cost accounting records be made mandatory under the Companies Act. The institute has issued 19 Cost Accounting Standards under Act No. 23 of 2009, with technical support from cost and management accountancy institutes in South Asia and Canada.

1 of 20 outletsLankadeepaReported 20 Oct 2026, 6:24 am

Monday 19 October

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Spending & allocations

Sri Lanka allocates Rs. 2 trillion for construction in 2027 budget

Sri Lanka has allocated two trillion rupees as government capital expenditure for development activities, including the construction sector, in the 2027 budget.

1 of 20 outletsDinaminaReported 19 Oct 2026, 7:10 am

Thursday 15 October

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Spending & allocations

Government proposes Rs. 41 billion diesel subsidy amid funding concerns

The government has proposed a Rs. 41 billion fuel subsidy to shield consumers from rising diesel prices, according to HNB Stockbrokers. The subsidy equals 2.5 percent of the Rs. 1.6 trillion primary surplus reported for the first eight months of 2026.

1 of 20 outletsLankadeepaReported 15 Oct 2026, 9:06 pm

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