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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
Archaeology Department mainly needs watchmen and work assistants to maintain operations.
Training on the Sovereign Risk and Debt Sustainability Framework (SRDSF) as part of IMF’s capacity development program
Government targets USD 2.5 bn from export of coconut products by 2030
Intermediate imports down
It has collected Rs. 436 bn over the 2025 target
Imports fall steeply in November compared to October
Firms reported improved construction activity during the month, despite the weather-related disruptions towards the end
Dawn of a new year offers us an opportunity to reflect on the lessons of the past while planning afresh with optimism
Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) was established within the Ministry of Finance
Sri Lanka's economic recovery is challenged by Ditwah devastation in 2025
Sri Lanka's consumer prices have risen 3.4-pct over 39-months from September 2022
| 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 | - | - |
We think we can reach 2,540 billion rupees
Prime lending rates back to pre-rate cut levels
The loans will be provided by commercial banks
"Israel has expressed its willingness to recruit Sri Lankan workers for employment in commercial and services sectors
Govt allocates significant funds for public investment. some of which could be replaced by new tools
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Sri Lanka has witnessed over USD 230 million inflows into rupee bonds this year
Growth comes amid strong recovery from 2022 economic crisis
Customers have come to us asking for their advances back
Budget current account is surplus to November
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