Sri Lanka, budget and economic growth

Sri Lanka's budget likely to lead to slower fiscal consolidation, Moody's says
Sri Lanka's budgeted expenditure for 2025 will likely lead to a wider fiscal deficit and slower-than-expected fiscal consolidation, Moody's Ratings said on Tuesday, a day after the island nation unveiled its budget.
Dissanayake govt unveils first budget, eyes 5% growth for Sri Lanka in 2025
The Sri Lankan economy is expected to grow at 5 per cent in 2025, President Anura Dissanayake said Monday while presenting the budget for this year.
Sri Lanka Budget: 5% Growth Projected in 2025, Debt Repayment Plan Unveiled
Sri Lanka's new government has presented its first budget, projecting 5% economic growth in 2025 and outlining a plan for gradual debt repayment starting in 2028. The budget also includes a phased wage hike for state sector employees.
Sri Lanka budget aims to transform economy, help repay debt, Dissanayake says
Sri Lanka aims to transform its crisis-hit economy to prepare to resume debt repayments from 2028, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Monday as he unveiled a budget that is seen as a key step towards durable,
Sri Lanka sets aside $10M in budget for 2025 digital transformation strategy
The Sri Lanka Unique Identity Project (SL-UDI) will be a essential element of the country's digital transformation efforts.
Sri Lanka’s 2025 budget focuses on recovery
Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to grow by 5% in 2025, according to President Anura Dissanayake. He presented the country’s first full-year budget under the national people’s power government. This budget is a crucial step in Sri Lanka's post-crisis recovery,
Sri Lanka's new president presents first budget with focus on crisis recovery
Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will outline the government's revenue and policy goals in his first full-year budget on Monday, seeking to extend the country's recovery from a financial crisis and signal its alignment with a $2.
Dissanayake Government Unveils First Budget For Sri Lanka After 2022 Financial Crisis, Economy Ready For 5% Growth In 2025 - Top Points
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, while introducing the first full budget since taking office last year, said the Sri Lankan economy is expected to grow at 5 per cent in 2025. "Budget is a "reflection of the government’s approach to building the economy and overall policy,
Sri Lanka: Dissanayake urges Sri Lanka to move beyond cash-based economy
Colombo, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka's President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, said on Monday during the presentation of his first budget to Parliament that "it is necessary to gradually move away from a cash-based economy" and develop a digital economy.
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NCCSL welcomes positive aspects of Budget 2025
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) commends the government’s 2025 budget, recognizing its strategic focus on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), export growth initiatives, ...
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Fitch Ratings optimistic on Sri Lanka’s Budget
The Sri Lankan government’s budget highlights the authorities’ commitment to raising fiscal revenues as a share of GDP - an ...
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Sri Lanka says it reached agreement with Indian govt to set up solar power plants
Sri Lanka and India have reached an agreement for setting up of solar power plants in the island country’s eastern port ...
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The Policies of Sri Lanka’s New Government: a Historic Opportunity Lost
On the right, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of Sri Lanka. On the left, Dr. S. Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External ...
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Sri Lanka increases casino fees and taxes in 2025 budget in a bid to boost state revenue
The Sri Lankan government has introduced a series of fiscal measures in its 2025 budget, including higher levies on casinos.
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Sri Lanka Budget seeks to balance poll pledges with IMF demands – Report
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will need to walk a tightrope in his budget Monday, seeking to reduce the ...
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This year’s budget was formulated to augment state revenues within limited fiscal space – SASA
The Sri Lanka Administrative Service Association (SASA) has expressed its appreciation for the 2025 budget, highlighting its development-focused approach and its alignment with efforts to strengthen ...