Finance

Central Bank Governor Briefs Parliament on Economic Stabilisation Efforts

In a special session held on Tuesday, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), provided a comprehensive briefing to Members of Parliament on the measures taken to stabilise the country’s economy. This session, chaired by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, was conducted in accordance with Section 80 (2) (a) of the

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Economics

CBSL Projects Near 4% Economic Growth for SL in 2024

Sri Lanka is poised to achieve close to 4% economic growth by the end of 2024, continuing its positive momentum, according to Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. Speaking at an event organized by CMA Sri Lanka last week, Weerasinghe highlighted that all leading indicators suggest sustained positive growth in the second quarter and throughout

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Economics

Central Bank Rules Out Interest Rate Regulations Amid Relief Calls

Last week, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka reaffirmed its stance against regulating interest rates, opting to let market forces dictate the rates. Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe emphasized that the bank has no intention of intervening in interest rate setting, despite ongoing delays in how quickly banks pass on monetary policy benefits to

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