Category: CBSL PMI Survey
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Sri Lanka’s Construction Sector Expands in August 2026 Amidst Bitumen Shortage Challenges
Colombo, 30 September 2026 – Sri Lanka’s construction sector continued its growth momentum in August 2026, as the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Construction recorded 59.4. This indicates an ongoing expansion in total activity, albeit at a slightly slower pace than the previous month, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of…
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Sri Lanka’s Economy Sees Continued Expansion in August 2026: Manufacturing Growth Moderates, Services Accelerate
Colombo, Sri Lanka – 15 September 2026 – Sri Lanka’s economic landscape demonstrated continued expansion in August 2026, with both the Manufacturing and Services sectors registering growth, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). While manufacturing activities expanded at a slightly slower pace, the…
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Sri Lanka’s Construction PMI Accelerates to 61.4 in July Amid Persistent Supply Challenges
Colombo, 31 August 2026 – Sri Lanka’s construction sector demonstrated accelerated growth in July 2026, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Construction reaching 61.4. This marks a continued and strengthened expansion in construction activities, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Statistics Department. The Total Activity Index,…