August 17, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka Customs has reported its most substantial monthly revenue collection on record, bringing in an impressive Rs. 235 billion last month — a landmark achievement for the institution and a notable reflection of the country’s evolving trade and fiscal landscape.
This historic revenue milestone was revealed by the Director General of Customs, Sunil Nonis, during the official unveiling of the Customs Document Notification System (CDNS) on the 15th of this month.
The new system has been developed to streamline communications with importers and exporters, offering automated alerts and improved tracking for documentation, with the aim of reducing bottlenecks and enhancing operational transparency.
Addressing the gathering, Nonis underscored the significance of the revenue achievement, noting the remarkable progress made in just over a year. “We once marked Rs. 100 billion in monthly collections as a major breakthrough. To now surpass Rs. 235 billion in a single month is an extraordinary leap forward,” he remarked.
Officials attribute this surge in revenue to a combination of factors, including strengthened enforcement measures, the adoption of technology to minimise leakages, and a rise in international trade activity following macroeconomic stabilisation.
The Customs Department has been focusing on modernising its processes and increasing efficiency, while also tightening its grip on illicit trade and under-invoicing — efforts that appear to be yielding tangible financial results.
