Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Budget 2026, the second budget of the NPP government, will be presented to Parliament today at 1.30 pm by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Finance, Planning and Economic Development Minister, based on the theme "A Productive Economy and Foster the Engagement of Everyone in Economic Development". This is the eightieth (80th) budget of independent Sri Lanka.

The Budget for 2026 has been prepared adhering to the 2026-2030 Fiscal Framework and the Fiscal Strategy Statement and the National Policy Framework "A Thriving Nation - A Beautiful Life".

It is expected to give special priority to the priorities outlined in the National Policy Framework and rural development initiatives when preparing the 202...