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

The much-anticipated Budget Seminar 2026, organised by the Institute of Chartered 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.

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The event, held on November 8 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. Sarah Afker, Chairperson of the Faculty of Taxation, 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 Thanuja Perera, Tax Policy Advisor from the Ministry of Finance; A. M. Nafeel, Senior Commissioner, International Tax Affairs & Legal from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD); Dr. Nishan De Mel, Executive Director of Verité Research; Nisreen Rehmanjee, Head of Corporate Finance & Group Tax at John Keells Group; and Hasitha Premaratne, Group Managing Director at Brandix, fostering a rich dialogue on the budget’s implications.