Asia ยท Country profile
Sri Lanka
India-Sri Lanka trade corridor: $3.0B bilateral trade, $1.6B FDI into India.
$3.0B
Trade with India
+5.5% YoY
$1.48T
GDP
Nominal
$1.6B
FDI into India
Cumulative
+$0.1B
Trade balance
India surplus
Top exports to Sri Lanka
- Gems and jewellery
- Rice and cereals
- Machinery
Top imports from Sri Lanka
- Scientific instruments
- Machinery
- Aircraft parts
Trade corridor with India
2025: $3.0B ยท 5-yr CAGR 12.7%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Sri Lanka stories
Trade6h ago3 min read
India-Sri Lanka bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI9h ago4 min read
Sri Lanka investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy12h ago5 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Sri Lanka goods notified
Technology15h ago6 min read
India and Sri Lanka deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 9% to 0% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 3 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-Sri Lanka Business Forum
Feb 2027 ยท New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Sri Lanka
Apr 2027 ยท Sri Lanka
Buyer meet
Sri Lanka buyers-sellers meet
Nov 2026 ยท Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Jan 2027 ยท Virtual