Notable
It has already achieved 95.4 percent of this year’s target
Government has estimated 5 percent growth for this year
The current account recorded a cumulative deficit of US$ 291 million during January-August 2026
Central Bank expects inflation to be in higher single digit through firs quarter of 2027
The recalibration may result in rating revisions for some issuers with Sri Lankan national ratings.
This includes individuals who do not have taxable income, as well as those whose taxes have already been deducted at sou
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
| 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 | - | - |
Central Bank has missed the lower range of inflation target for several months amid deflation before April 2026
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is set to influence future access to European markets.
Sri Lanka spent only 75% of the allocated capital spending last year
Sri Lanka's tax to GDP ratio has already doubled to more than 15% from below 8% when it faced economic crisis
Potential negative macroeconomic effects reflected in sector outlooks for banks in the Philippines and Sri Lanka.
A pre-bid meeting will be held at 10 am on June 25
Over US$1.1 billion worth letters of credit have been opened for vehicle imports so far this year
Sri Lanka's economy has changed course from contraction to growth in 2024
The new legal framework is designed to move past decades of fractured labor relations, he claimed.
With technical assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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