Sri Lanka surpasses IMF June fiscal targets with room to spare
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CNL Reporter
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August 11, 2025
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News, Political
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IMF
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Sri Lanka has beat key fiscal targets set in an International Monetary Fund program for June with room to spare amid strong tax revenues, including from vehicles, official data show. The primary balance of Sri Lanka’s central government budget was a surplus of 859 billion rupee, sharply higher than the 130 billion rupee target set in the currently applicable IMF …
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Sri Lanka Gains Boost from IMF Engagement, U.S. Tariff Cut, and EU Apparel Demand
Weekly Economic Review
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IMF to assess impact of external risks on Sri Lanka’s economy during fifth review
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CNL Reporter
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July 25, 2025
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Political
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IMF
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged Sri Lanka’s continued economic progress as the country prepares for its fifth review under the IMF-supported Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.
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IMF warns of trade threats to SL’s growth
Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to grow by 3.5% this year, after recording 5% growth last year, according to the World Bank, showing signs of steady recovery from the 2022 financial crisis. However, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that global trade issues, especially with the United States could slow down that progress. In a statement issued after completing its …
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Sri Lanka to buy US$2.5bn for fx reserves till next June under IMF deal
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CNL Reporter
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July 17, 2025
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Political
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IMF
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Sri Lanka has undertaken to buy around 2.5 billion US dollars from forex markets over the next 11 months under an International Monetary Fund program to build foreign reserves.
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IMF says Sri Lanka’s economic outlook remains positive
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CNL Reporter
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July 4, 2025
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Political
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IMF
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Sri Lanka’s economic outlook remains positive, however, global trade policy uncertainties pose significant risks to the country’s macroeconomic and social stability, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated.
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Sri Lanka Escapes Penalties after IMF Finds Data Errors
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CNL Reporter
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July 4, 2025
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Political
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IMF
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The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reviewed a series of noncomplying
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IMF approves the disbursement of US$350 million under EFF
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CNL Reporter
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July 3, 2025
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Political
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IMF
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“The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Fourth review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement,
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IMF First Deputy Managing Director calls on President in Colombo
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CNL Reporter
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June 16, 2025
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Political
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AKD, IMF
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Visiting First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dr. Gita Gopinath has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat.
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First Deputy Managing Director of IMF to arrive in Sri Lanka today
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CNL Reporter
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June 15, 2025
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Political
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IMF
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Dr. Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today.
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