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

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Friday 6 November

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Parliament & votes

Speaker announces special security in Parliament for 2027 budget speech

Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced special security arrangements in Parliament ahead of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presenting the 2027 budget speech as Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on 12 November 2026.

1 of 20 outletsDinaminaReported 6 Nov 2026, 4:34 pm

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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

Thursday 5 November

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Parliament & votes

Parliament approves supplementary estimate to fund Air Force unmanned aerial vehicle system

On 5 November 2026, Parliament passed Supplementary Estimate No. 8 of 2026 to provide funding for the Sri Lanka Air Force to establish an unmanned aerial vehicle system.

4 of 20 outletsAruna · DivainaReported 5 Nov 2026, 8:38 pm

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Spending & allocations

Deputy media minister defends Rs. 47 billion estimate and denies government crime links

Mass Media Deputy Minister Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne told Parliament on Wednesday (4) that the National People’s Power administration is corruption-free and holds no ties to criminal networks.

2 of 20 outletsDaily News · VirakesariReported 5 Nov 2026, 12:34 pm

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Proposals & demands

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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Spending & allocations

Sri Lanka posted a Rs. 9.5 billion budget surplus in mid-2026

Sri Lanka’s budget swung to a surplus of Rs. 9.5 billion in the first half of 2026 from a Rs. 405.6 billion deficit a year earlier, according to the Finance Ministry’s mid-year fiscal report.

3 of 20 outletsDivaina · Economy NextReported 5 Nov 2026, 10:46 am

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