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A 10 billion yuan swap (about 1.5 billion US dollars) with the People's Bank of China could be concluded as early as two weeks while a billion dollar swap with the Reserve Bank of India is also awaiting approvals, Central Bank officials said.

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Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted around 194.50/196.00 in the spot-next market on Tuesday while bond yields eased, dealers said.

Sri Lanka to start directed lending for SMEs after talking to lenders: Central Bank

Sri Lanka will start a directed lending program to 'priority sectors' in the small and medium industry sector after consulting with the banking community, the central bank said.

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