CBSL forecasts 4-5% growth in 2026

The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe expressed confidence that the country’s economy will grow by about 4-5 percent this year (2026), maintaining the growth rate recorded in the last two years.

The Governor made this remarks while announcing the Central Bank’s Policy Outlook for 2026 and Beyond held at the Central Bank Headquarters in Colombo Fort yesterday (08) morning.

The Governor also said that since the Sri Lankan economy has been able to stabilize in the past two years amidst numerous domestic and foreign challenges, there is strong confidence that even the sectors that were devastated by the recent Cyclone Ditwah will be able to recover quickly. Sri Lanka has been able to achieve significant progress across the key sectors of the economy, namely financial stability, external and monetary.

Accordingly, he stated that the country has been able to recover with great confidence and at a significant pace in rebuilding. The Governor pointed out that everyone should work together to stand strong economically, utilizing the stability that Sri Lanka has built due to the commendable reforms it has carried out in the economic and monetary policy sectors in the past.