Budget 2027 Allocates Rs. 28.5bn for Digital Economy
COLOMBO (Nov 13) – The digital economy receives Rs. 28.5 billion under Budget 2027, which includes a National AI Centre and a new government cloud platform, LGC 3.0. The Budget…
Budget 2027 Cuts CESS on 800 Items, Speeds Up Exporter Refunds
– Manufacturers and exporters get cheaper imported inputs and faster cash flow under Budget 2027. CESS cut: The CESS is cut by 25% on 800 items.VAT refunds: New exporters get…
Budget 2027 Abolishes Tourism Levy, Boosts Hotel Incentives
Budget 2027 abolishes the Tourism Development Levy, giving the sector lower operating taxes immediately. For new investment, the Budget offers a 200% tax allowance for Board of Investment (BOI) projects…
Budget 2027 Boosts Support for Families, Students and Farmers, While Weather and IMF Risks Loom
Budget 2027 sets aside Rs. 230 billion for Aswesuma and social support, raising monthly payments for kidney patients and persons with disabilities from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 12,500. Low-income families…
Budget 2027 Boosts Support for Families, Students and Farmers, While Weather and IMF Risks Loom
Budget 2027 sets aside Rs. 230 billion for Aswesuma and social support, raising monthly payments for kidney patients and persons…
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HNB FINANCE unveils 3 new Gold Loan Units in Galgamuwa, Kekirawa, Mahiyanganaya
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Commitment Signed, Success Shared: Fintrex Finance Partners with APTS and Craft Silicon for Core Banking System
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John Keells Foundation Marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination…
From Colombo to London: Craft, Climate, and Creative Economy Converge in a Global Milestone for Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka High Commission in London recently marked a…
Bank of Ceylon reinforces banking partnerships with India
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) recently concluded a highly impactful…
Siyapatha Finance welcomes the new year with renewed hope and resilience
Siyapatha Finance PLC ceremoniously welcomed 2026 at its Head Office,…
