Notable
It has already achieved 95.4 percent of this year’s target
"Tax concession needs to be very very carefully brought and also uh to be thought of correctly
Training on the Sovereign Risk and Debt Sustainability Framework (SRDSF) as part of IMF’s capacity development program
It has achieved 83% of this year’s target even before the end of eight months
The move comes after Sri Lanka's third mutual evaluation against money laundering, terrorist financing
This includes individuals who do not have taxable income, as well as those whose taxes have already been deducted at sou
It has already reached Rs.1 trillion milestone this year
New tax will not have an impact on market prices of vehicle, say deputy Finance Minister
"Sluggish growth" could derail Sri Lanka's path to recovery, a report by First Capital Research warns.
It exceeded monthly targets in the last four consecutive month
Total revenue collected jumped 49.8% in the first four months of this year compared to 2025
Sri Lanka has aimed at ambitious tax revenue targets this year
Achieves 39.4 percent of this year’s target in the first 117 days: Customs Data
The government has aimed at fresh record high tax revenue this year
Monthly budget deficit falls to Rs3.8bn in January. Current budget in surplus
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
Hackers diverted funds due to Australia's export credit agency by sending false emails
Cyber criminals breach email conversation on loan repayments with creditors
Achieves 30% of 2026 target in the first quarter
It has already achieved 28.8% of the 2026 target in the first 85 days
Sri Lanka has already raised fuel prices over soaring global oil prices after U.S./Israel's attack on Iran
Further, low inflation means low interest rates which are favourable for long term economic development
Capex to have appropriate returns to the economy
In one case matters 15 years old were raised. He ultimately simplified his affairs, and retreated from active business
It has achieved 18.6 percent of this year’s target in the first 53 days
If approved, marks end of last major restructuring hurdle
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