ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s construction sector expanded in August, registering a value of 61.1 on a Purchasing Managers Index compiled by the central bank. “The ongoing increase in project availability, along with the resumption of some temporarily suspended projects, has strengthened the confidence of the construction sector,” the central bank said. A growth in road development and water supply work in the month contributed to the increase in the New Orders sub index. New Orders rose from 58.6 59.7 in July to 59.7 in August. The Employment sub index rose from 50.0 in July to 52.8 in August. The Quantity…
Sri Lanka construction expands in August 2025: PMI
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