Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- SriLankan Airlines Ltd has recorded the highest financial deficit among 13 loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs) during the first half of 2026, reporting a deficit of Rs. 35,588 million.

Lanka Sugar Company Ltd ranked second, with a deficit of Rs. 1,525 million, followed by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), which recorded a deficit of Rs. 471 million.

The State Development and Construction Corporation reported a deficit of Rs. 193 million, while the State Printing Corporation and the State Engineering Corporation recorded losses of Rs. 185 million and Rs. 182 million, respectively.

Other state-owned enterprises reporting deficits included the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (Rs. 166 million), Lanka Satho...