Budget 2026 announces phasing out of para tariffs but forecasts growing revenue collections from PAL, CESS and SCL till 2028

Signals a mismatch between announced policy and revenue projections. 

Published by: Arutha

Written by: Charuka Peiris and Amalini De Sayrah

Edited by: Rehana Thowfeek and Yolani Fernando

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