Srilanka, Feb. 2 -- The downward revision in electricity tariffs is good to boost manufacturing but a large percentage rise once again affects price stability, the Central Bank said.

Releasing its first Monetary Policy stance for 2025 last week, the Bank said regular fluctuation of energy tariffs will negatively impact inflation stabilisation.

"The reduction in electricity tariffs was a good move for the manufacturing sector and for consumers but regular changes in big margins affect the stabilisation of the Monetary Policy," Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.

Referring to misinterpretations on currency performance and economic growth in the media, the Governor said there is a clear difference between the performance ...