IMF reviews Sri Lanka’s 2026 budget amid 7% growth target

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reviewing Sri Lanka’s newly announced 2026 budget, particularly its 7 per cent growth target, to determine whether it aligns with the terms of the country’s ongoing bailout program.     At a briefing yesterday, IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack said the international body is examining the published documents, noting that the assessment will influence the next decision on Sri Lanka.   IMF reached a staff-level agreement with ...