Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Budget 2026 has earned cautious praise from the apparel industry, which sees it as a step in the right direction towards rebuilding the export strength and investor confidence. However, this is provided the government follows through with consistent implementation.

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), representing the country's largest industrial export earner, said the budget's emphasis on export-led growth, investment facilitation and macroeconomic stability reflects a clear direction towards strengthening Sri Lanka's external sector. Yet, it stressed that the long-term impact would hinge on how effectively the policies are executed and sustained.

While welcoming the renewed focus on digitalisation, trade ...