Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- For Sri Lanka to achieve genuine economic growth, the upcoming 2026 budget must focus on listing State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and guaranteeing that revenue targets are met alongside any planned tax reductions.

This is the view of prominent economist Professor Rohan Samarajiva, Chairman of the Colombo-based think tank LIRNEasia.

Mobilising investment for real growth

Professor Samarajiva questioned the government's commitment to substantial economic expansion, pointing out that current growth forecasts are insufficient given the country's recent decline.

"People are talking about 4 % etc. But 4 % is not much, given that we've experienced a 7-8 % decrease in one year and we're st...