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Proposed budget for 2027 being submitted on 29 Oct
Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla announced that Parliament's sitting to propose the estimated state budget for 2027 is scheduled for 29 Oct at 1:30 pm, with the exact figure not yet known. The article also notes Parliament's approval of a record MVR 64.2 billion budget for 2026 and estimates for revenue, tax and deficit.
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Fri 30 OctParliament approved the estimated 2026 state budgetParliament, Maldives30th Octoberonly The EditionThe Parliament approved MVR 64.2 billion on 30th October for the estimated 2026 state budget, which is the highest in Maldives to date.
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Proposed budget for 2027 being submitted on 29 Oct
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MVR 64.2 billionapproved 2026 state budgetThe EditionThe Parliament approved MVR 64.2 billion on 30th October for the estimated 2026 state budget, which is the highest in Maldives to date.
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around an MVR 8 billionincrease in approved budget over 2025The EditionThis is around an MVR 8 billion increase from the approved budget for 2025.
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MVR 40.2 billionestimated state revenueThe EditionIt is estimated that the state will receive a revenue of MVR 40.2 billion this year.
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MVR 8.8 billionbudget deficitThe EditionThe budget deficit for 2027 is MVR 8.8 billion, which is the lowest deficit relative to recent history.
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MVR 31.3 billionestimated tax revenueThe EditionMVR 31.3 billion in tax was estimated for this year, with non-taxable income estimated at MVR 8.7 billion.
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MVR 8.7 billionestimated non-taxable incomeThe EditionMVR 31.3 billion in tax was estimated for this year, with non-taxable income estimated at MVR 8.7 billion.
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