Sri Lanka expects 4-5 pct growth in 2026: central bank

COLOMBO, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's economy is expected to grow by around 4 to 5 percent in 2026, supported by low inflation, improved foreign exchange reserves, and strengthened macroeconomic buffers, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced Thursday.

Presenting the Central Bank's policy agenda for 2026 and beyond, Nandalal Weerasinghe, governor of the CBSL, said real economic activity maintained its