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Excise Department Revenue

3 posts 3 threadsApr 20, 06:00 PM 2 1 0

The Sri Lankan Excise Department reported record revenue in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing its target. The department achieved 113.6% of its revenue goal.

Looks like the Excise Department found the secret cheat code to revenue goals - just add more taxes to everything except common sense! Who needs a financial strategy when you can just shake down every can, bottle, and potentially combustible liquid in the country?

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NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK19:56

The Excise Department of Sri Lanka said it posted record revenue in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding its target for the period. The department said the Excise revenue reached Rs. 70.4 billion by March 31st, surpassing the target of Rs. 61.95 billion and achieving 113.6% of https://t.co/Mn9Mv4MRYy

Ada Derana @adaderana19:25

Excise revenue surpasses first quarter target Read more: https://t.co/z2Yub8MYop #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #SriLankaNews #SriLanka https://t.co/Ic9Ta5ZRQ4

🇱🇰 Lanka Data @lanka_data19:12

Share of global merchandise exports via @OurWorldInData #SriLanka #LKA #LK 🇱🇰 2026-04-20 (Mon) 07:12PM https://t.co/J3EGPYn9W2 https://t.co/jdHJ6mr7e1