Notable
We see low average inflation, but to rise gradually to 5 percent in 2027
The Japanese drones could be used for monitoring, surveillance and disaster relief
Budget deficit fell to 411 billion rupees in August 2025, down 55 percent from a year earlier
About 40 bridges have been damaged and 18 were major bridges
We are exceeding the target because it is an emergency
The restructured loans by June amounted to 4,187 million dollars
There are no two words (dekak ne)
Such a stand-off would only serve to delay an agreement on a financing programme for several months if not years
In fulfillment of the legal requirement of Section 80 (2) (a) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023.
Basic salaries of members serving in the three armed forces will increase effective from January 1, 2025
Discussions to redirect EPF funds towards investment opportunities,
The convention has been drafted and signed at the official level after discussion with the two tax authorities.
It is essential to find a balance that makes alcohol accessible while discouraging the use of illicit substances
Tax changes
Proposals from both parties are to be considered and the exact amounts will be notified soon.
| 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 | - | - |
Tax of Rs50 per litre imposed to recover money
External resource gap of US$5,018mn
The money will be credited directly to bank accounts of farmers
Sri Lanka is still recovering from an unprecedented economic crisis
The loan is linked to reforms under an International Monetary Fund program
This will likely exclude many people from the tax base, however.
Excise Department is given 232 billion rupee target for this year
"Re-evaulate revenue-based fiscal consolidation proposals made by the IMF"
Government has set ambitious income tax target of 2,024 bn rupees
Good are usually released to private importers after cash payment of taxes
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