Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- The Sri Lankan Economy grew by 4.9 per cent in Q2 2025 compared to 4.1 per cent growth in Q2 2024. Accordingly, Agriculture activities, Industry activities and Services activities grew by 2.0, 5.8 and 3.9 per cent, respectively. Furthermore, Taxes less Subsidies on Products recorded a 13.5 per cent increase.
During January to July 2025, tea production recorded a moderate year-on-year increase, despite a decline in July 2025 production. According to available provisional data, rubber production declined during January to July 2025 and also during the month of July. Coconut production showed a steady growth, recording a notable year-on-year increase in July 2025. However, production during January to July 2025 remained...