The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100) based headline inflation (year-on-year, Y-o-Y) remained unchanged at 2.1% in December 2025. This was primarily supported by the favourable statistical base effect, despite a substantial month-on-month increase in prices in December 2025 due to Cyclone Ditwah

Food inflation (Y-o-Y) remained unchanged at 3.0% in December 2025 compared to the previous month, whereas Non-Food inflation (Y-o-Y) accelerated to 1.8% in December 2025 from 1.7% recorded in November.

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, increased to 66.2 in November 2025. Most firms reported improved construction activity during the month, despite the weather-related disruptions towards the end of the period.

The New Orders Index remained expanded in November. Many respondents highlighted the increased availability of both private and government-funded projects during the month. The Employment and Quantity of Purchases indices further increased, indicating a continued optimism about the availability of construction projects. Meanwhile, the Suppliers' Delivery Time remained lengthened in November.