Budget 2018: Price reduction in certain vehicle categories expected

Monday, 25 September 2017 - 10:33

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Chairman of Vehicle Importers' Association of Sri Lanka, Indika Sampath Merinchige says that they have made a request seeking a price reduction in electric cars and cars having engine capacity between 1000cc and 1500cc.

He said they expect the prices of electric vehicles to come down, as Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera was also positive about it.

However, he said the price of cars having engine capacity between 1000cc and 1500cc will remain unchanged.

The Finance Minister will present the 2018 Budget on 9th of November in Parliament.



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