Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors expand in September 2025
October 16, 2025 06:09 am
Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September 2025 recorded growth in both manufacturing and services sectors.
The latest report of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) indicated that the Manufacturing PMI climbed to 55.4 in September while the Services PMI reached 58.7.
The increase in the Manufacturing PMI was attributed to sub-indices except for employment contributing positively to this improvement.
The outlook for manufacturing activities for the next three months remains positive, reflecting the expectations of strong year-end seasonal demand, the CBSL noted.
Meanwhile, PMI for Services recorded an index value of 58.7 in September 2025, indicating a slower expansion in services activities compared to the previous month, following a similar trend observed in the same period last year.
The CBSL said new businesses increased in September 2025, mainly reflecting the expansions observed in wholesale and retail trade, and financial services related activities.
Employment also continued to increase in September 2025, as several companies recruited additional staff to meet ongoing operational requirements, the CBSL added.
