Budget 2027 speech on 12 Nov.
Budget 2027 speech on 12 Nov. has been confirmed by the Government as part of the official parliamentary schedule for the presentation and.
Economics
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Sri Lanka foreign reserves fall 6.2-pct in June 2026
Sri Lanka foreign reserves fall 6.2-pct in June 2026 as the country’s official foreign exchange reserves declined despite continued dollar purchases by the.
- July 13, 2026
Economics
National Tariff Policy Approved by Sri Lanka
National Tariff Policy has officially come into effect after Sri Lanka’s Parliament approved a series of resolutions and orders aimed at liberalising trade,.
- July 10, 2026
Economics
World Investment Report 2026 Shows FDI Recovery
World Investment Report 2026 shows that global foreign direct investment (FDI) rebounded in 2025 after two consecutive years of decline, but the recovery.
- July 10, 2026
Economics
World Bank backs Sri Lanka’s reforms with $150m
World Bank backs Sri Lanka’s reforms with $150 m to drive growth after approving new financing to support the Government’s reform agenda aimed.
- July 2, 2026
Economics
Auto industry not a cash cow for revenue collection
Auto industry not a cash cow for revenue collection was the key message delivered by business leaders as they urged the Government to.
- July 1, 2026
Inflation
Sri Lanka Headline Inflation Jumps to 6.8% in June as Food Prices Accelerate Sharply
The Department of Census and Statistics reported a 130 basis point rise in year-on-year inflation for June, with food prices nearly quadrupling their.
- June 30, 2026
Economics
Borrowers see little relief as lending rates remain elevated
Borrowers see little relief as lending rates remain elevated despite a modest decline in benchmark lending rates, as higher borrowing costs continue to.
- June 30, 2026
Economics
LKR remains 8% weaker against dollar
LKR remains 8% weaker against dollar, according to the latest data, as Sri Lanka’s currency continued to face pressure from rising import demand.
- June 30, 2026
Economic Indicators
El Niño Returns: What a 2026 Climate Cycle Means for Sri Lanka’s Food Prices, Energy Costs and Trade Balance
Global climate data points to an emerging El Niño phase that could peak between Q4 2026 and early 2027, with cascading effects on.
- June 27, 2026