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27th May 2026
Sri Lanka's taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages has been effective in reducing demand for these drinks, but its impact wanes over time if rates are not increased, according to a recent study released by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS).Tags: consumption, labelling, Policy, sugar tax, study
Countries: Sri Lanka
18th May 2026
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court decided on May 18 that it will hear a fundamental rights petition on Jun 27 regarding losses due to the reduction of a tax on imported sugar, according to the Sri Lanka Mirror.Tags: Legal, News excerpt, sugar import tax
Countries: Sri Lanka
17th November 2025
Sri Lanka's government has exempted the Lanka Sugar Company from all statutory payments starting Jan. 1, as announced by Trade Minister Sunil Handunnetti, according to the Daily Mirror.Tags: Corporate, government, Markets, sales, News excerpt
Countries: Sri Lanka