Local News
Sri Lanka Parliament Resumes: Tax Amendment Bill and Economic Review Top Agenda.
May 19, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Parliament resumes its sessions from May 19 to 22, prioritizing the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and the Central Bank's 2025 Economic Review, alongside debates on import-export controls.
Economy
Sri Lanka Financial Update: Rupee Fluctuations and Customs Revenue Surge.
May 5, 2026 at 12:21 PM
The Sri Lankan rupee saw a marginal decline against the dollar while bond yields trended upward. Simultaneously, Sri Lanka Customs significantly outperformed its revenue targets for April and the first four months of the year.
Economy
Fiscal Stability Achieved: Revenue Expansion Powers Primary Surplus to 5.4%.
April 28, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Analysis reveals that the recent attainment of a 5.4% primary surplus is primarily driven by significant improvements in revenue collection rather than aggressive expenditure cuts, marking a shift in fiscal consolidation strategies.

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