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Latest figures from Ministry of Finance shows government revenue and grants has increased marginally by 1% during January to April 2021 compared to the same period last year. Total Government expenditure has increased by 8% from LKR 931 billion to LKR 1,003 billion – largely driven by recurrent expenditure. As a result, the budget deficit has increased by 15% from LKR 452 billion in the first four months of 2020 to LKR 521 billion in the first four months of 2021.
