CA Sri Lanka seminar analyses 2026 Budget and calls for collective stewardship

CA Sri Lanka seminar analyses 2026 Budget, hails progress and calls for collective stewardship

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Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), brought together leading voices in finance, policy, and taxation for a comprehensive analysis of the government’s fiscal plan. The event, held on 8 November, at the CA Sri Lanka Auditorium, highlighted the budget’s potential to drive sustainable economic recovery while fostering critical dialogue on key implementation challenges.

The seminar was graced by CA Sri Lanka President Heshana Kuruppu, Vice President Tishan Subasinghe, Council Members, and CEO Lakmali Priyangika. Faculty of Taxation Chairperson Sarah Afker, presented the Budget highlights, setting the stage for an engaging and insightful panel discussion moderated by Subasinghe.

The distinguished panel featured a cross-section of experts from the public and private sectors, including Finance Ministry Tax Policy Adviser Thanuja Perera, Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Senior Commissioner -International Tax Affairs and Legal A.M. Nafeel, Verité Research Executive Director Dr. Nishan De Mel, John Keells Group Head of Corporate Finance and Group Tax Nisreen Rehmanjee, and Brandix Group Managing Director Hasitha Premaratne fostering a rich dialogue on the Budget's implications.

Kuruppu laid the foundation for an insightful session with a speech covering key aspects. He stated that a nation's true strength is not measured solely by its resources, but by the resilience and integrity of its financial landscape. He explained that this landscape is the bedrock upon which investor confidence is built, social equity is delivered, and sustainable development is achieved. Kuruppu acknowledged the country's hard-earned progress, citing the recent debt rating upgrade as a milestone. He stressed that sustaining this achievement requires a national commitment to financial integrity, not just from the Government, but from all stakeholders.