Category: Economy and Markets
Import bill gallops ahead as fuel prices eats gains from textile and apparel exports
Sri Lanka’s import bill raced ahead of export earnings in July, as a hefty fuel bill erased gains from apparel and tea revenues, the Central Bank said Friday. Sri Lanka’s import bill raced ahead of export earnings in July, as a hefty fuel bill erased gains from apparel and tea revenues, the Central Bank said […]
Chamber says Govt., tax policies need to be more consistent and transparent
Sri Lanka’s private sector is not amused by the latest government hat trick of making changes to taxes by putting out press notices and backdating the effective date.Sri Lanka’s private sector is not amused by the latest government hat trick of making changes to taxes by putting out press notices and backdating the effective date. […]
Sept. inflation climbs up to 11.6%, as a hefty oil bill and a falling rupee takes its toll on the economy
Inflation data for Sept climbed up to 11.6 percent, as a hefty oil bill and a falling rupee took its toll on the economy. Inflation data for Sept climbed up to 11.6 percent, as a hefty oil bill and a falling rupee took its toll on the economy. Inflation as measured by the Colombo Consumer […]
Economy grows 5.7% for first six months, Central Bank keeps year end target intact despite oil shock
Sri Lanka’s economy slowed down to 5.2 percent for the second quarter of 2004 dragged down by slower factory output for export goods and a prolonged drought, the Central Bank said Thursday.Sri Lanka’s economy slowed down to 5.2 percent for the second quarter of 2004 dragged down by slower factory output for export goods and […]
BOI woos Singaporeans to invest in Sri Lanka
Singapore is set to become the biggest foreign investor in Sri Lanka over the next few years as the country moves to end a decades-long ethnic war.Singapore is set to become the biggest foreign investor in Sri Lanka over the next few years as the country moves to end a decades-long ethnic war. A shopping […]
Sri Lanka’s balance of payments balloons to US$ 223 mn for the six months ending June 2004
Sri Lanka has reported a bigger than expected balance of payment deficit of US$ 223 mn for the six months ending to June, amid higher world oil prices and a falling rupee, the Central Bank said Monday.Sri Lanka has reported a bigger than expected balance of payment deficit of US$ 223 mn for the six […]
Treasury says spending will be increased next year with pay hike for public servants and more money for public investment
In the first in a series leading up to the November budget this week we take a closer look at government expenditure. In the first in a series leading up to the November budget this week we take a closer look at government expenditure. Treasury says spending will be increased next year with pay hike […]
Central Bank says non-bank private sector has the capacity to absorb over Rs.100 billion in net borrowing
Central Bank says non-bank private sector has the capacity to absorb over Rs.100 billion in net borrowing but excessive borrowing will crowd out the private sector.Central Bank says non-bank private sector has the capacity to absorb over Rs.100 billion in net borrowing but excessive borrowing will crowd out the private sector. The Central Bank carries […]
Government to borrow Rs. 72 bn from the market in October
The Central Bank says it will re-issue Rs. 72 bn worth of debt paper to the market, as part of its October borrowing programme.The Central Bank says it will re-issue Rs. 72 bn worth of debt paper to the market, as part of its October borrowing programme. Of the 72,071 mn worth of paper maturing, […]
USAID puts down US$ 30,000 to help Ampara community
The United States is putting down US$ 30,000 into two projects in the Ampara District, to demonstrate the benefits of peace and reduce incidents of violence in conflict-prone communities.The United States is putting down US$ 30,000 into two projects in the Ampara District, to demonstrate the benefits of peace and reduce incidents of violence in […]
ADB keeps Lanka’s growth figures intact, but says oil shocks and erratic weather patterns is fanning inflation
The Asian Development Bank kept Sri Lanka’s growth figure at 5.5 percent of GDP but warned that pass through oil shocks and erratic weather conditions is fanning inflation in the South Asian region. The Asian Development Bank kept Sri Lanka’s growth figure at 5.5 percent of GDP but warned that pass through oil shocks and […]
Central Bank mulls guidelines for primary dealers on how they should present their financial statements
The Central Bank’s Public Debt Dept., is contemplating issuing guidelines to primary dealers on how they should present their financial statements. The Central Bank’s Public Debt Dept., is contemplating issuing guidelines to primary dealers on how they should present their financial statements. Primary dealers’ who are the market makers for government debt, currently have to […]