Government revenue has increased significantly due to the Sri Lankan government's decision to allow vehicle imports again after a ban of several years. According to the latest data reports released by the Ministry of Finance, a notable growth in gove
Considering only the government's direct revenue, excluding grants, it has grown by 27 percent. Sixty percent of the total government revenue received in the first half of 2026 came from these indirect taxes. Additionally, 19 percent of the total revenue was generated from income taxes, and 13 percent from taxes imposed on international trade.
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