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Services sector accelerates in August as manufacturing growth slows
Sri Lanka's services sector recorded a stronger expansion in August 2026, while manufacturing activity continued to grow at a slower pac
Summary
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's services sector delivered a stronger performance, with the PMI Services Business Activity Index rising to 65.6 in August from 61.4 in July, signaling a faster rate of expansion. New business activity remained strong, recording a reading of 60.0, supported by growth in wholesale and retail trade, financial services and personal services.
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- manufacturing4
- services3
- august3
- growth3
- activity2
- slows2
- accelerates
- production
- purchasing
- continued
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