All budget stories

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

52 stories

15 Sep – 12 Nov 2026

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Saturday 7 November

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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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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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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

Thursday 5 November

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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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Namal Rajapaksa accuses government of broken promises ahead of third budget

Speaking in Parliament on 4 November 2026, SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa accused the government of failing to honour its commitments ahead of the President’s third budget.

1 of 20 outletsDaily MirrorReported 5 Nov 2026, 1:15 am

Wednesday 4 November

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Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasekara says 2027 budget will mark economic transformation milestone

Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Development Prasanna Gunasekara stated that the 2027 budget will serve as a milestone in Sri Lanka's economic transformation and benefit the public.

1 of 20 outletsVirakesariReported 4 Nov 2026, 9:33 pm

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CAL and AFC executives urge fiscal reforms in Sri Lanka's upcoming budget

At a media briefing on 3 November 2026, Capital Alliance Holdings and Asia Frontier Capital executives said Sri Lanka's economy is well placed for a frontier market revival if fiscal discipline continues.

1 of 20 outletsFT.lkReported 4 Nov 2026, 5:52 am

Monday 2 November

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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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Government will include capital market proposals in 2027 budget, deputy finance minister says

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando announced that the government will present its 2027 budget proposals to Parliament on November 12, 2026.

1 of 20 outletsDinaminaReported 2 Nov 2026, 7:08 am

Sunday 1 November

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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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