Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The financial and fiscal sector of Sri Lanka has shown significant growth during the five months ending May 2026 with overall budget balance recording a surplus of Rs.197.3 bn compared to a deficit of Rs. 236.6 bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, the Central Bank reported.

During the five months ending May 2026, Government revenue and grants increased by 30.6 percent to Rs. 2,536.9 bn compared to Rs. 1,942.4 bn in the corresponding period of 2025. Total expenditure and net lending increased by 7.4 percent to Rs. 2,339.6 bn during the period compared to Rs. 2,179.0 bn in the corresponding period of 2025.

Earnings from tourism amounted to US dollars 151.1 mn in June 2026, compared to US dollars 155.7 mn ...