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      Event Overview

      KPMG in Sri Lanka's Annual Budget Analysis returns for 2027, bringing policymakers, business leaders and economists together for a first-look, expert-led reading of the national budget.

      Held under the theme "Momentum for Transformative Growth", this year's session looks at how the Budget 2027 proposals can carry forward the gains in stability made in recent years and convert them into sustained, broad-based growth: through fiscal policy, economic reform, investment and a more competitive industrial base.

      The evening opens with a keynote address from Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, followed by KPMG presentations on the budget's fiscal and industrial impact, a summary of the key tax and regulatory proposals, and two panel discussions with leaders from government, banking, technology, industry and development finance.

      Expert Publications & Reports

      Sri Lanka: Economic & Sector Outlook

      The ‘Sri Lanka: Economic & Sector Outlook’ provides an analysis of fiscal policy changes, macro-economic impacts and sector-by-sector industrial commentary for the year ahead.

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      KPMG Budget Highlights - 2027

      The ‘KPMG Budget Highlights - 2027’ brings together the key tax and regulatory proposals announced in the national budget, with KPMG's insights on what they mean for businesses and individuals.

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      Event Agenda

      15:30 - 15:40
      Welcome Address
      Suren Rajakarier
      15:40 - 15:55
      Keynote Address
      Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha Fernando
      16:00 - 16:10
      Presentation: Budget 2027 - Fiscal Policy and Economic Impact
      Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma
      16:10 - 16:45
      Panel 1 - Growth, Economic Reform, Development, and Investment
      Moderator: Suren Rajakarier
      16:50 - 17:10
      Presentation: Budget Highlights
      Suresh R. I. Perera
      17:15 - 17:25
      Presentation: Budget 2027 - Impact on Competitiveness & Industrial Growth
      Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe
      17:25 - 17:55
      Panel 2 - Competitiveness and Industrial Growth in a Changing Global Environment
      Moderator: Rifka Ziyard
      17:55 - 18:00
      Closing Remarks

      Keynote Speaker & Presenter

      Keynote Speaker
      Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha Fernando
      Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning
      Presenter
      Suresh R. I. Perera
      Principal - Head of Tax & Regulatory
      KPMG in Sri Lanka
      Panel 1 — Growth, Economic Reform, Development, and Investment
      Panelist
      Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma
      Secretary to the Treasury and Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
      Panelist
      Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya
      Chief Advisor to the President of Sri Lanka on Digital Economy
      Panelist
      Sharhan Muhseen
      Chairman
      Commercial Bank PLC
      Panelist
      Harendra Samarasinghe
      Chief Executive Officer
      MillenniumIT ESP
      Panelist
      Dhananath Fernando
      Chief Executive Officer
      Advocata Institute
      Panelist
      Lilia Aleksanyan
      Senior Country Economist
      Asian Development Bank
      Moderator
      Suren Rajakarier
      Country Managing Partner
      KPMG in Sri Lanka & Maldives
      Panel 2 — Competitiveness and Industrial Growth in a Changing Global Environment
      Panelist
      Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe
      Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development
      Government of Sri Lanka
      Panelist
      Shiran Fernando
      Chief Executive Officer
      Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
      Panelist
      Hasitha Premaratne
      Managing Director
      Brandix Group
      Panelist
      Devindre Senaratne
      Chairman / Managing Director
      JourneyScapes Travels | Sigiriya Jungles
      Panelist
      Vibath Wijesinghe
      Director - Finance
      Carsons Management Services (Pvt) Limited
      Moderator
      Rifka Ziyard
      Principal - Tax & Regulatory
      KPMG in Sri Lanka

      Watch the Live Stream

      Stream the full session live, from the keynote address to both panel discussions. Broadcast begins at 3.30 PM on Friday, 13 November 2026.

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