By The Pulseline News Desk
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented Sri Lanka’s Budget 2027 in Parliament yesterday (12), setting out the Government’s economic priorities and policy direction for the coming year, with proposals covering taxation, public sector salaries, social welfare and economic development.
Among the key measures announced are an increase in the personal income tax-free threshold, the removal of VAT on school exercise books and printed books, salary increases and higher allowances for public sector employees, and additional financial assistance for pensioners.
The Budget also outlines a series of investments and initiatives aimed at strengthening infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture and tourism, while accelerating digital transformation and creating new opportunities for economic growth.
Following are figures of the Budget 2027 at a glance:
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