12 Private Banks Join Sri Lanka Ditwah Loan Scheme Expansion
The Sri Lanka Ditwah loan scheme is expanding as twelve private banks apply to participate in the cyclone relief program, strengthening access to.
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Sri Lanka Worker Remittances Surge to Historic High
Sri Lanka worker remittances climbed sharply in December 2025, delivering the highest monthly inflow ever recorded and reinforcing their role as the country’s.
- January 13, 2026
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Sri Lanka Bond Sale Draws Strong Demand Across Long Tenors
Sri Lanka bond sale activity gathered momentum as the government successfully placed nearly Rs.185 billion in longer-dated securities, signaling steady investor appetite. The.
- January 13, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Rupee Depreciation: Sharp Fallout from Dollar Buys
Sri Lanka rupee depreciation accelerated in December 2025 as the central bank’s foreign exchange operations reshaped liquidity conditions. Official data show large-scale dollar.
- January 13, 2026
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Sri Lanka Secures €8M EU Grant for Green Rubber Growth
Sri Lanka secures a €8 million EU grant to drive green rubber growth, boosting sustainable practices and economic development. The initiative targets decarbonising.
- January 9, 2026
Economics
CB Governor Projects 5% Growth for Sri Lanka in 2026
Sri Lanka 2026 growth is projected at 5 percent, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe announced. The projection reflects both public and private.
- January 9, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka 2026 Economic Growth Forecast Signals Strong Recovery
Sri Lanka 2026 economic growth is expected to reach between 4 and 5 percent, according to the Central Bank Governor, offering renewed confidence.
- January 9, 2026
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Sri Lanka Treasury Bills Sale Surges After Auction
Sri Lanka Treasury bills issuance expanded further this week as the government raised additional funds through a post-auction tap sale, signalling sustained financing.
- January 9, 2026
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Sri Lanka Intra-Day FX Rate to Boost Market Transparency
Sri Lanka intra-day FX rate reforms are set to reshape the country’s foreign exchange market as the Central Bank moves to improve transparency.
- January 9, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Cash Short Banks Face Deepening Liquidity Stress
Sri Lanka cash short banks sharply increased their reliance on central bank funding as overnight liquidity conditions deteriorated. Official data show emergency borrowing.
- January 9, 2026