SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- The government's non-tax revenue has increased during the first eight months of this year compared to the corresponding period last year.

This was revealed in the 2027 report on the Budget, Economic and Fiscal Position.

Accordingly, non-tax revenue recorded a moderate growth of 39.1%, reaching Rs. 314.8 billion during the first eight months of 2026, compared to Rs. 226.2 billion recorded during the same period in 2025.

Non-tax revenue accounted for 7.9% of the government's total revenue during the period.

The increase was mainly driven by higher earnings from profits and dividends, rent, fines, fees and charges, interest income and social security contributions, including the transfer of Rs. 42.1 billion in profit...