by
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe has projected Sri Lanka’s economic growth for 2026 to be approximately 4-5 percent. This announcement was made in conjunction with the release of the Central Bank’s policy agenda for the current year.
The Central Bank’s growth forecast for 2026 surpasses the predictions provided by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, according to available data.
(Colombo/January 08/2026)
Latest News
The Cabinet of Ministers has sanctioned the acquisition of 75 motor graders intended for use in government development programs, following a National Competitive Bidding process. This procurement received Cabinet approval during its meeting on October 21, 2025, after which bids were solicited. A total of five submissions were received and evaluated. Acting on the recommendations
Sri Lanka has achieved a foreign direct investment (FDI) milestone of 1,062.8 million dollars in 2025, with Singapore and India emerging as the leading investors, according to a statement from the state-owned Board of Investment (BOI). The manufacturing sector was the primary contributor to these foreign investment inflows, generating 486 million dollars, driven predominantly by
DAILY NEW DIGEST
▶︎•၊၊||၊|။|||||။၊|။•
