Category : Economy & Growth

Private credit cools but still ample to drive growth: CBSL

Private-sector bank lending in Sri Lanka is slowing after the CBSL’s May rate increas...

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CPC raises fuel prices

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has increased the prices of Auto Diesel, Super Diese...

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FAAMA appoints new Executive Committee for 2026/27, targeting $ 1 b local value-addition opportunity

FAAMA reappoints Husni Salieh of Noyon Lanka Ltd. as Chairman for 2026/27, while the ...

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Construction PMI eases in August as bitumen shortage slows roadworks

Sri Lanka’s construction sector continued to expand in August, but growth slowed due ...

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Fuel and vehicle imports expected to ease: CBSL

Sri Lanka’s vehicle imports declined in August, with the CBSL expecting imports to re...

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Current account returns to surplus in August

Sri Lanka’s external current account returned to a $133 million surplus in August 202...

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Fuel prices revised with effect from midnight

CPC revises fuel prices from midnight today - Auto Diesel up Rs.10 to Rs.392, Super D...

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CBSL holds policy rate at 8.75% as inflation remains elevated due to Mideast war

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has kept its Overnight Policy Rate unchanged at 8.75%, ...

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