An International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission team led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou visited Sri Lanka from 24 to 30 June 2026 to assess recent macroeconomic developments and discuss the authorities’ progress in implementing the economic reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. At the conclusion of the visit, the IMF issued the following press release on 30 June 2026, which can be accessed from the link below.

Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate improvements in both Manufacturing and Services activities in May 2026.

Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 56.6 in May 2026, indicating an expansion in manufacturing activities compared to April 2026. All sub-index values recorded above the neutral threshold during the month, contributing to the overall increase in the index value. However, respondents continued to highlight the challenging operating environment associated with the Middle East conflict.