Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate expansions in both Manufacturing and Services activities in January 2026.

Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 56.1 in January 2026. This reflects a month-on-month expansion in manufacturing activities at a slower rate compared to the seasonal peak in December 2025. All the sub-indices remained above the neutral threshold during the month.

Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Services (PMI – Services) recorded an index value of 64.5 in January 2026, indicating a slower expansion in services activities compared to the previous month.