FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka achieved a current account surplus of 1.7 billion US dollars in 2025, according to official data, highlighting net outflows through […]
Category: Economy
Coverage of macroeconomic trends, fiscal and monetary policy, public finance, inflation, debt, and structural reforms impacting the national economy.
Sri Lanka Establishes New Tax Policy Analysis Unit
Sri Lanka has established a Tax Policy Analysis Unit (TPAU) within the Department of Fiscal Policy in the Ministry of Finance, following recommendations from the […]
Sri Lanka’s Vehicle Imports Expected to Surpass US$2 Billion in 2025
Sri Lanka imported vehicles worth 301 million USD in December 2025, bringing the total vehicle imports for the year to 2,047 million USD, according to […]
Sri Lanka Eases Restrictions on Night Shifts for Women Workers
Sri Lanka has officially lifted the restriction that prevented women from working night shifts, according to a government gazette. This change is part of a […]
Impact of Global Gold and Silver Price Drop on Sri Lanka Analyzed
The global precious metals market underwent a significant transformation on Friday, an event analysts are referring to as the “Great Reset of 2026.” Following a […]
Sri Lanka Customs Surpasses January Revenue Target by 45%
In January 2025, Sri Lanka Customs surpassed its revenue target by 45%, collecting 232.6 billion rupees against a set target of 160.2 billion rupees, according […]
Sri Lanka Appeals to UN Disaster Fund for Cyclone Recovery Aid
Sri Lanka is set to seek financial assistance from the United Nations’ Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, as part of its efforts to […]
Sri Lanka Faces 2.3% Inflation in January 2026 Amid Sharp Rise in Food Prices
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) based headline inflation, measured year-on-year, saw an increase in January 2026 after maintaining the same level for three […]
Sri Lanka’s Private Sector Credit Growth Decelerates in December: Central Bank Official
Credit to Sri Lanka’s private sector experienced a slowdown in December after maintaining a steady rate of around 200 billion rupees per month, according to […]
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank to Sustain Dollar Acquisitions Through January
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka will persist in its efforts to purchase US dollars from the market throughout January, following several […]
Sri Lanka Poised to Secure Over $700 Million from IMF Following Dual Review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently in discussions to potentially combine the fifth and sixth reviews of the Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka, […]
IMF Managing Director Embarks on Sri Lanka Visit During Asian Tour
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next month as part of […]
Sri Lanka Launches Grants and Low-Interest Loans to Support Cyclone Ditwah-Affected Businesses
Sri Lanka is providing financial assistance to micro and small enterprises impacted by Cyclone Ditwah. The relief measures include grants ranging from 25,000 to 200,000 […]
Sri Lanka Secures Agreement with IMF to Maintain Current EFF Terms
Sri Lanka has successfully negotiated with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to maintain the terms of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) following a visit by […]
IMF Concludes Sri Lanka Visit, Prepares for Upcoming EFF Policy Discussions
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou, concluded a six-day visit to assess the impact of Cyclone Ditwah and discuss […]
Gold Prices Soar Past $5,000 Driven by Central Bank and Speculative Demand
On Monday, gold prices surged to over $5,000 per ounce, driven by speculative demand amid uncertainty surrounding erratic U.S. policy, according to reports. This increase […]
IFC Pledges $166 Million in Financial Support to Sri Lanka’s NDB, NTB, and Combank
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a financial package totaling USD 166 million in loans and credit guarantees […]
Think Tank Urges Sri Lanka to Harmonize SME Support with Banking Stability
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – A prominent think tank has warned that calls for government intervention in credit enforcement could destabilize Sri Lanka’s financial system. The Advocata […]