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 "code": "LK.FIS.CGF.PRIMARY_BALANCE.M",
 "name": "Primary Balance (Central Government Revenue), year to date",
 "unit": "Rupees",
 "frequency": "Monthly",
 "base_year": null,
 "producer": "Ministry of Finance",
 "publisher": "Central Bank of Sri Lanka",
 "source_url": "https://www.cbsl.lk/eresearch",
 "latest_vintage": "2026-10-16",
 "page": "/data/series/LK.FIS.CGF.PRIMARY_BALANCE.M/",
 "notice": "Compiled by Macro Lab; not an official publication of the source agency. Provided as is, without warranty of any kind. Not investment advice.",
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