President Dissanayake to present 2027 budget to Parliament on November 12
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, serving as Minister of Finance, will present the 2027 Budget to Parliament on November 12 at 1.30 p.m. Total government expenditure for 2027 is estimated at Rs. 4,992.77 billion.
Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the budget will provide relief on certain taxes, increase some allowances, and raise public servants' basic salaries.
A 26-day debate will run from November 13 to December 14. The Second Reading vote is scheduled for November 20 at 6.00 p.m., although Thinakaran reported November 10.
A 19-day Committee Stage debate will follow from November 21, concluding with the final vote on the Appropriation Bill on December 14 at 6.00 p.m.
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How the story developed
- EසිதThe President finalized the budget draft with the Finance Ministry Secretary.
- EPresident Dissanayake prepared to present the budget while highlighting rising indirect tax revenue trends.
- EසිதThis storyThe President scheduled the budget speech for 1:30 p.m. on November 12.
- සිThe government shifted its policy focus from economic stabilization toward growth for the 2027 budget.
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