Finance Ministry Launches IMF-Backed Tax Policy Unit
The Finance Ministry has formally established a Tax Policy Analysis Unit (TPAU) under the Department of Fiscal Policy, marking a key institutional reform aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s fiscal management framework.
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Sri Lanka Seeks $200 Million IMF Emergency Funding Post-Cyclone
Sri Lanka has requested $200 million from the IMF under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) to address urgent foreign exchange needs caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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“IMF Revises Sri Lanka 2025 Reserves amid Policy Concerns”
The International Monetary Fund has lowered Sri Lanka’s 2025 Net International Reserves projection to $2.16 billion, down from an earlier estimate of $2.73 billion,
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IMF RFI Brings Relief—but Raises Cost Questions
Sri Lanka has secured about US$206 million in rapid financing from the International Monetary Fund under its Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) following the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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IMF Emergency Funding Puts Sri Lanka’s Reform Resilience to the Test
Sri Lanka’s request for US$200 million in emergency financing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah,
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IMF Aid Without Reforms: Sri Lanka’s High-Stakes Gamble
Sri Lanka’s renewed request for emergency financing from the International Monetary Fund has placed the government at a critical crossroads,
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Sri Lanka Seeks Dual IMF Support amid Cyclone Crisis
Sri Lanka has formally requested USD 200 million in rapid assistance from the IMF as the country grapples with the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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IMF to evaluate Sri Lanka’s fifth review on Dec. 15
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CNL Reporter
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November 25, 2025
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Political
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IMF, Sri Lanka
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The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to meet on December 15, 2025 to discuss and approve the fifth review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme.
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IMF-Driven Company Law Reform Shakes Sri Lankan Corporates
Sri Lanka’s corporate sector is facing a sweeping transformation following the enactment of the Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025, a key IMF-backed reform aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability.
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President Pledges Rs. 1,750 Daily Wage for Estate Workers by Year-End
Labour & Social Welfare
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