Budget 2027: 20 key measures announced by finance minister

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October 12, 2026

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The following are 20 proposed measures in the 2027 Budget presented by Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo.

Increases in Core Social Assistance Grants:

Raising the Senior Citizens’ Grant, Public Assistance Grant, and Disability Assistance Grant by $250 per month effective January 1, 2027.

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