The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) collected Rs 35.13 billion in revenue in the most recent month. Cumulatively, collections from July 17 to December 15 totaled Rs 187.67 billion, or 25.45 percent of the annual target. Although monthly collections were slightly lower than last year, overall five-month revenue increased by 1.32 percent year-on-year. Non-tax revenue also showed growth, reaching Rs 24.07 billion over the same period.
