IMF Reaffirms Support for Sri Lanka, Commends Progress
IMF Reaffirms Support for Sri Lanka, Commends Progress as the country continues its recovery under challenging global conditions. The latest engagement signals confidence.
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Providing analysis and commentary on key economic indicators such as GDP growth, unemployment rates, inflation, and consumer spending.
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ADB flags reform urgency, capital spending gaps as war shock tests recovery
ADB flags reform urgency, capital spending gaps as war shock tests recovery, warning that Sri Lanka’s growth outlook faces rising risks from global.
- April 17, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka sells extra Rs25.5bn Treasury bills
Sri Lanka sells extra Rs25.5bn Treasury bills as authorities continue to tap market liquidity to meet short-term financing needs. The latest issuance reflects.
- April 17, 2026
Economics
CESS phase-out to deliver immediate tax relief
CESS phase-out to deliver immediate tax relief as Sri Lanka moves to reduce production costs and strengthen export competitiveness through the gradual removal.
- April 16, 2026
Economics
IMF warns of fresh risks to SL’s growth as global tensions intensify
IMF warns of fresh risks to SL’s growth as global tensions intensify, placing renewed pressure on Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery just as the.
- April 10, 2026
Economics
Vehicle demand to dip by 15-20% amid rupee pressure
Vehicle demand to dip by 15-20% amid rupee pressure as Sri Lanka’s automotive sector faces mounting economic headwinds. Rising import costs, currency depreciation,.
- April 9, 2026
Economics
IMF reaches Staff-Level Agreement Sri Lanka’s 5th, 6th reviews of EFF
IMF reaches Staff-Level Agreement Sri Lanka’s 5th, 6th reviews of EFF signaling continued progress in the country’s economic reform program and paving the.
- April 9, 2026
Economics
Global turbulence and Sri Lankan capital market outlook
Global turbulence and Sri Lankan capital market dynamics are increasingly intertwined as geopolitical tensions and shifting global alliances reshape investment flows, creating both.
- April 8, 2026
Economics
CIMA President meets Treasury Secretary on skills, economic growth
CIMA President meets Treasury Secretary on skills, economic growth as Sri Lanka steps up engagement with global professional bodies to strengthen human capital.
- April 8, 2026
Economics
New private sector borrowing sees sharp Feb. recovery
New private sector borrowing sees sharp Feb. recovery, rising 74.7% month-on-month to Rs. 144.3 billion after a nine-month low in January, according to.
- April 6, 2026