Sri Lanka’s real gross domestic product (GDP) for the first nine months of the year has been estimated at 9,866 billion rupees in constant terms, […]
Category: Economy
Coverage of macroeconomic trends, fiscal and monetary policy, public finance, inflation, debt, and structural reforms impacting the national economy.
Sri Lanka’s External Trade Expands in 2025 as Exports and Imports Rise, but Trade Deficit Widens
Sri Lanka recorded a notable expansion in external trade during the first ten months of 2025, with both exports and imports increasing, according to provisional […]
The government is taking steps to streamline trade facilitation, customs processes, investment approvals, and improving export facilities – Prime Minister
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government is taking steps to strengthen local exporters by making trade facilitation, customs procedures, and investment approvals […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Faces Renewed Depreciation Pressure as Central Bank Maintains Policy Stance
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) is beginning to show signs of renewed depreciation after months of relative stability, with economic analysts projecting a potential weakening […]
Sri Lanka Prepared to Withstand Economic Shocks from Cyclone Ditwah, Says Central Bank Governor
Sri Lanka is equipped to absorb sudden economic shocks arising from Cyclone Ditwah and its aftermath, with the Central Bank ready to deploy its full […]
MSC and Sri Lanka Ports Authority sign terminal service deal to strengthen Colombo operations
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has signed a new Terminal Service Agreement (TSA) with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), formalizing operational arrangements for the carrier’s […]
Sri Lanka records over 50,000 tourist arrivals in Dec so far
Sri Lanka has recorded 50,222 tourist arrivals so far in December, according to the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). Of […]
Sri Lanka in great danger of another Bankruptcy
Sri Lanka: Reserve Liquidity as at End-October 2025Source:– Reserves as at Oct 2025 is public info available at CBSL website (as you very well know […]
CBSL and HOT MONEY
Sri Lanka’s Parliament Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has sharply criticised the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) over its rapidly expanding domestic foreign exchange […]
Sri Lanka Enters 2026 Balancing Fragile Recovery With Rising Fiscal Pressures
Sri Lanka steps into 2026 at a critical juncture, having navigated a cautious economic recovery through 2025 while confronting the disruptive aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. […]
Moody’s Warns Cyclone Ditwah Spending to Slow Sri Lanka’s Fiscal Recovery
Sri Lanka’s post-default fiscal consolidation is expected to weaken as the government allocates additional funds to rebuild infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, Moody’s Ratings has […]
Customs Revenue to Surpass 2025 Target by Over Rs. 400 Billion on Vehicle Import Surge
Sri Lanka Customs is expected to exceed its 2025 revenue target by more than 400 billion rupees, supported largely by taxes on vehicle imports, Director […]
Sri Lanka’s tea industry not impacted by Ditwah, traders’ body says
Sri Lanka’s tea manufacturing capacity has not been harmed by Cyclone Ditwah, even though some tea-growing areas in the Uva and the Central Province were […]
IMF Prioritises Emergency Funding for Sri Lanka Ahead of Fifth Review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will resume discussions on completing the Fifth Review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) in January, following its decision to prioritise […]
CBSL Orders Debt Relief and Low-Interest Loans for Cyclone-Hit Individuals and Businesses
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has directed all licensed banks to offer urgent financial relief to individuals and businesses affected by recent cyclonic […]
Banks’ Association pledges strong support for economic recovery
In a discussion with the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) stated that it will provide […]
IMF pledges swift release of $350 Mn sixth tranche
The Ministry of Finance convened a high-level donor forum bringing together diplomatic missions, bilateral and multilateral development partners and international lending agencies to assess the […]
Sri Lanka says minimum damage to tourism infrastructure; ready to receive foreigners
Stakeholders in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry say the island nation is ready to receive tourists as usual in the Winter season as Cyclone Ditwah-hit devastation […]