Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate a contraction in Manufacturing activities and Services activities in April 2026.

Following the seasonal pattern, Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) contracted in April 2026, recording an index value of 42.6. New Orders, Production, Employment, and Stock of Purchases sub-indices declined during the month compared to the seasonal peak in March, resulting in an overall contraction in the index.

The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100) based headline inflation (year-on-year, Y-o-Y) accelerated in April 2026 reflecting the spillovers from the ongoing war in the Middle East, particularly the significant upward adjustments in domestic energy prices. Accordingly, headline inflation (Y-o-Y) was recorded at 5.4% in April 2026 compared to 2.2% in March 2026.