Economy & Cost of Living
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Govt. likely to enter into another agreement with IMF, Deputy Finance Minister says
Rs. 3 Billion to Replace Aging Ambulances, 100 New Vehicles for Suwa Seriya
Lanka News Web • 12 NovThis government is boastful and does not understand administration’ – Johnston Fernando
EconomyNext • 12 NovSri Lanka cuts import taxes on 3 essential foods, raises levy on sugar
EconomyNext • 12 NovSri Lanka to cut CESS on 800 import items by 25-pct, scrap PAL on newsprint, solar batteries
Budget 2027: Sri Lanka Slashes Import Levies on Sprats and Chilies, Raises Sugar Tax
Sri Lanka has announced targeted revisions to the Special Commodity Levy (SCL) on key imported food items as part of its 2027 Budget Speech, aiming to balance household cost-of-living relief with domestic market…
07Budget 2027: Sri Lanka Exempts Books from VAT, Recognizes E-Invoices, and Refines Exporter Rules
Sri Lanka has unveiled a sweeping set of amendments to the Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2002, in the 2027 Budget Speech, headlined by the removal of VAT on educational books and printed materials alongside key…
08Government engineers launch nationwide strike over 2027 Budget allowance dispute
By Newswire Editorial The Government Service Engineers’ Association has announced a nationwide token strike today (13), protesting the government’s failure Continue Reading The post Government engineers launch…
09Sri Lanka targets FDI with new agency and 200-pct tax write-off
Proposed investment agency will be a 100-percent Treasury-owned company offering market-aligned salaries and allowances
102027 Budget debate begins in Parliament today
By Newswire Editorial The Second Reading debate on the 2027 Budget will commence in Parliament today (13), following the presentation Continue Reading The post 2027 Budget debate begins in Parliament today appeared…
112027 Budget Second Reading Debate Begins Today; Deficit Projected at Rs. 1.753 Trillion
The debate on the Second Reading of the 2027 Budget begins in Parliament today (13 November), with proceedings starting at 9.30 a.m. The debate follows the presentation of the Budget by President Anura Kumara…
12Personal tax relief in Budget 2027
Budget 2027: President sets out economic transformation agenda
Roadmap unveiled for economic transformation beyond stabilisation Salary and allowance increases for public sector employees Public debt projected to fall to 87% by 2032 PAYE tax-free threshold to rise to Rs. 162,500…
14AKD unveils Rs. 4.99 trillion ‘transformation’ budget with PAYE tax relief and record capital push
By Sanath Nanayakkare Delivering his administration’s third national budget – Sri Lanka’s 81st – in Parliament yesterday, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, unveiled a Rs.…
15Central Bank warns public against fake AI-generated videos impersonating Governor
By Newswire Editorial The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has warned the public against fake AI-generated videos and advertisements Continue Reading The post Central Bank warns public against fake AI-generated…
16Sri Lanka to waive dual citizenship fees for spouses, children under heritage program
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka will stop charging dual citizenship fees for the spouses, second-generation children, and third-generation children of applicants under a new Global Sri Lankan Heritage Citizenship program,…
17Dollar Rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
By Newswire Editorial The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka Continue Reading The post Dollar Rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates slightly…
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