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50 articles shown“Sri Lanka's defence force is equivalent to 3.47% of its workforce.”
“Sri Lanka has achieved an economic growth rate of 8.3%”
“The government bears a fiscal cost of LKR 20 billion per month from subsidising petrol and diesel prices — Minister Nalinda Jayatissa”
“It was from an existing Treasury balance of LKR 1,200 billion.”
“CPC receives LKR 492 per litre of diesel against a cost of approximately LKR 750”
“IMF Resident Representative Martha Tesfaye Woldemichael responds to questions by Daily Mirror regarding the economy and the impact from the Middle East war.”
“Restoring stability alone is not sufficient to improve people's living standards.”
“continued economic recovery, strong revenue growth and improvements in fiscal management”
“ADB extends $200M to help Sri Lanka tackle economic pressures from Middle East conflict.”
“IMF chief reaffirms continued support for Sri Lanka's economic recovery”
“The buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 311.81 to Rs. 312.22.”
“Sri Lanka has strengthened its fiscal position over the past three years, placing it in a better position to support vulnerable groups affected by global energy shocks.”
“The strain this war is placing across Asia-Pacific is already visible. It is reaching households faster than policy can adjust.”
“The buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 311.78 to Rs. 311.81”
“The war in the Middle East has intensified strains on an already fragile global fiscal situation.”
“A further escalation in the war on Iran and continued disruption to oil markets could push the global economy to the brink of recession.”
“The buying rate of the US Dollar has decreased from Rs. 311.79 to Rs. 311.78”
“The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today”
“The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today”
“losses amounted to approximately US$ 4.1 billion, nearly 4 per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product”
“One of the big-picture things we need to do is improve how we find and use expertise”
“what kind of economic model will Sri Lanka adopt to secure sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth by 2030”
“The partnership will focus on four main areas: improving Sri Lanka's business climate, expanding infrastructure, creating jobs in tourism and agriculture, and strengthening resilience to future shocks”
IMF delegation met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss economic reform progress under IMF-supported Extended Fund Facility.
IMF delegation led by Evan Papageorgiou held discussions with parliamentary party leaders on economic reforms, tariff adjustments, inflation management, and structural reforms ahead of the fifth and sixth review mission.
“The World Bank Group has been with us for more than 7 decades. This partnership will further strengthen that relationship”
The Sri Lankan rupee remained steady against the US dollar with selling rates remaining unchanged at Rs. 318 across commercial banks.
“Sri Lanka's demographic transformation is no longer a future concern. It is arriving on our doorstep”
An IMF delegation met with the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Party Leaders of Parliament ahead of the upcoming Fifth and Sixth Review Mission.
The Sri Lankan Rupee remained steady against the US Dollar with the buying rate unchanged at Rs. 310.72 and selling rate increased to Rs. 319.29.
The Sri Lankan rupee remained steady against the US dollar across commercial banks with selling rates holding at Rs. 318.
“Pakistan on Thursday sharply increased fuel prices for the second time in less than a month”
“Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have launched a new five-year Country Partnership Framework aimed at supporting economic recovery”
“Sri Lanka's debt problem appears not merely as a numerical issue, but as the outcome of a systemic imbalance”
“The IMF delegation commended Sri Lanka's recent economic progress, noting improvements in growth, revenue management and foreign reserves”
“Sri Lanka would not be able to secure oil from Russia before the reimposition of US sanctions on Russian oil”
“The Sri Lanka rupee had depreciated by 1.6 per cent against the US dollar in 2026 — CBSL confirmed.”
“Current account surplus narrows 68% YoY in February”
“Macroeconomic stability, structural reforms, and investor confidence are key to sustainable growth in Sri Lanka.”
“The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased to 2.2% in March 2026.”
“continue the payment of fuel allowances to Ministers, Members of Parliament, and public officers based on the fuel prices prevailing as at 01-03-2026, until further notice”
“The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (31), compared to Monday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 318.”
“Brent futures stayed above the 115 dollars a barrel mark throughout the day”
“Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 315.60/80 to the US dollar in the spot next market Monday, depreciating from 314.70/315.00 Friday.”