ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s construction sector expanded at a slower rate in October, registering a value of 64.3 on a Purchasing Managers Index compiled by the central bank. This reading “follows last month’s peak, indicating a sustained positive outlook for construction activities,” the central bank said. With many respondents reporting an increase in government-funded projects, New Orders rose from 68.9 in September to 67.1 in October. The Employment sub index rose at a slower rate from 55.4 in September to 52.9 in October. The Quantity of Purchases sub index expanded, registering 58.6 in October from 56.8 in September. This reflected…
Sri Lanka construction expands in October 2025: PMI
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