All budget stories

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

154 stories

13 Sep – 12 Nov 2026

Story summaries are written by AI from the original reports

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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Spending & allocations

President Dissanayake stresses protecting historical heritage during tourism development review

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake led discussions on the Ministry of Tourism's 2027 budget proposals at the Presidential Secretariat on 28 October. He reviewed sector progress, identified operational issues, and considered rapid solutions.

1 of 20 outletsDivainaReported 30 Oct 2026, 8:30 am

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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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Spending & allocations

Government signals capital market push and Rs. 2 trillion capital spending for 2027

Speaking at an industry forum on 27 October 2026, Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando announced that the 2027 Budget, scheduled for 12 November 2026, will feature proposals to boost Sri Lanka’s capital market.

5 of 20 outletsDaily News · FT.lkReported 30 Oct 2026, 1:30 am

Thursday 29 October

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Spending & allocations

President Dissanayake reviews 2027 tourism budget proposals and development projects

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chaired a meeting on the Ministry of Tourism’s 2027 budget proposals at the Presidential Secretariat on 28 October 2026. He reviewed project progress, sector challenges, and immediate solutions.

2 of 20 outletsLankadeepa · ThamilanReported 29 Oct 2026, 9:40 pm

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Spending & allocations

Minister announces plans to allocate Rs. 2,000 billion for 2027 development programs

On 28 October 2026, Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Minister Dr. Upali Pannila said plans are underway to allocate Rs. 2,000 billion as capital expenditure for development programs through the 2027 budget.

1 of 20 outletsDinaminaReported 29 Oct 2026, 2:09 pm

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