Notable
The latest tranche consists of 50mn policy-based loan and a 50mn US dollar investment loan from
IMF also called for stronger fiscal frameworks, saying governments should rely on targeted support for vulnerable groups
Earnings from construction fell to 6.82 million dollars in September 2026, down 43.05 percent year-on-year.
Total merchandise export earnings for the period January to September 2026 amounted to 10.76 billion dollars
Central bank chief has predicted higher inflation if higher global oil prices prevail for longer period
Both bills are seen giving excess powers to police with vaguely defined clauses, legal experts say
It has already achieved 95.4 percent of this year’s target
Government has estimated 5 percent growth for this year
The current account recorded a cumulative deficit of US$ 291 million during January-August 2026
Central Bank expects inflation to be in higher single digit through firs quarter of 2027
Inflation is above Central Bank's upper band since July
Sri Lanka held its key monetary policy rate steady on Wednesday
Central Bank last raised policy rate by 100 basis points in May 2026
Financial services fell 62.16 percent to 1.65 million dollars.
The decline was observed across major export destinations, with shipments to the United States decreasing by 13.43 perce
"The priority now must be to preserve this stability and build on it through implementation of reforms related to trade
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
"Tax concession needs to be very very carefully brought and also uh to be thought of correctly
Says an agreement on the 7th review is not reached yet
IMF team concludes visit to Sri Lanka
Sharp improvements in fiscal and external balances, and a modest rebuilding of FX reserves
The NCPI rose 0.2 percent, in August 2026, registering 223.9, compared to 223.4 in July 2026.
IMF team is in Sri Lanka for 7th review of EFF, Article IV consultation
Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 to examine how Sri Lanka can strengthen its place in Asia’s growth netwo...
Growth driven by strong performance in transportation, wholesale and retail trade, and professional services
Outlook remains positive, but moderated by near-term challenges, due to the expected year-end seasonal upturn.
Discussion included strategies for building and strengthening foreign reserve buffers; the implications of geopolitical
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