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Sampath Bank’s Economic Forum ‘26 highlights transition from economic stabilisation to sustainable growth
CB Governor in August expected inflation to ease to 5% towards end of this year if oil prices remain UAS80 per barrel
Inflation in the last three months has breached Central Bank's upper target limit of 7%
The financing consists of a $50mn regular loan, a $50mn concessional loan, and a $500,000 technical assistance grant
The move comes after Sri Lanka's third mutual evaluation against money laundering, terrorist financing
The financing comprises a $50 million policy-based loan and a $50 million project loan.
EDB and Import Promotion Desk (IPD), Germany sign MoU to strengthen export cooperation for Sri Lankan exporters
Central Bank has net bought US$556.4mn in first half of 2026 following a net purchase of US$2 billion in 2025
Sri Lanka has already achieved more than 62% of this year's target in six months
Reclassification comes after crisis and hard-fought recovery, but, as experienced in 2019, it does not make it permanent
Department generates vast volume of documents that must be reviewed, stored, and retrieved.
"The external current account recorded a deficit of US$ 194 million in May 2026, mainly driven by the widened trade defi
IMF concludes staff level discussion ahead of 7th review
Fuel hike and its trickle down effects weigh on inflation
"Objective of this program is to transform the negative attitude among the public regarding taxation into a positive one
The new amendments aim to expand the tax base to sustain the government revenue
| 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 | - | - |
The revenue collecting body has already achieved more than 60% of 2026 target
"What we need is to launch a comprehensive social protection program within this country," Kotawalagedara said.
COPF exposed the unpreparedness to implement the proposal
The US is Sri Lanka's biggest export market, especially for apparel
By 2030, Sri Lanka has aimed at US$36bn export revenue per annum
The CPF focuses on creating jobs through private sector-led growth, promoting reforms that improve the business climate,
Sri Lanka has delayed key reforms it committed under the IMF programme
Diplomatic briefing held to promote Sri Lanka Expo 2027 among Colombo-based foreign missions
Central Bank has breached the inflation target for many months since agreed for 5% goal
Sri Lanka's heavy outflows have led to sharp depreciation in rupee
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