Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government plans to keep inflation below 5 per cent.

The President also noted that they are expecting the state revenue to reach 16% of the GDP by the end of this year.

President Dissanayake added the government is expecting the country's official reserve assets to reach USD 7 billion by the end of this year.

The President also said that the government will introduce a State Enterprise Management Act in 2026.

President Dissanayake made this assertion while delivering the 2026 Budget speech.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake commenced delivering the 2026 Budget speech at around 1:35 p.m.

Earlier today (07), the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval for the 2026 Budget ...