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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka keeps the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged

The Monetary Policy Board, at its meeting held yesterday, decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75%. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully considering evolving developments and the outlook on both domestic and global fronts. The Board is of the view that the current monetary policy stance will support steering inflation towards the target of 5%.

Notice to General Public on Prohibited Pyramid Schemes

In terms of Section 83 (C) of the Banking Act, No. 30 of 1988, as amended, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has conducted an investigation, ascertained and determined that “SGO/sgomine.com” has engaged, conducted and promoted a prohibited scheme.

SL Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – October 2025

Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate expansions in both Manufacturing and Services activities in October 2025.

Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded a value of 61.0 in October 2025, reflecting an increase in manufacturing activities. This increase was broad-based, with all sub-indices contributing positively to this expansion.

Public Consultation on Amendments to the Finance Business Act, No.42 of 2011 (FBA)

Having recognized the need for strengthening the regulation and supervision of Finance Companies (FCs), investigation and prosecution of unauthorized finance business, resolution and winding up of non-viable FCs, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has proposed amendments to FBA. 

CCPI based headline inflation further accelerated as expected towards the target in October 2025

The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100)  based headline inflation (year-on-year, Y-o-Y) accelerated further in October 2025 indicating a continued convergence towards the inflation target. Accordingly, headline inflation (Y-o-Y) increased to 2.1% in October 2025 from 1.5% in September 2025, in line with the Central Bank’s near-term projections.

Sri Lanka PMI - Construction increased in September 2025

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction  (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, reached 67.6 in September 2025, recording the strongest increase in activity observed since late 2021. The respondents highlighted that the persistent availability of project opportunities has provided a steady underpinning for growth in the construction sector.

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27.11.2025 Open Market Operations - 27 November 2025
27.11.2025 Treasury Bill Issuance held on 26 November 2025
27.11.2025 Treasury Bond Issuance held on 27 November 2025
26.11.2025 Open Market Operations - 26 November 2025
26.11.2025 Treasury Bill Auction held on 26 November 2025
26.11.2025 Monetary Policy Review - No. 6 of 2025

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T-bills and T-bonds Primary Auction Calendar

Secondary Market Trade Summary

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GOSL Outstanding Debt Securities

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27.11.2025 Registration of Suppliers and Contractors – 2026 - Supply of Contracts, Goods, Repairs and Maintenance and Services
24.11.2025 Issue of Rs.42,000 million Treasury Bonds
23.11.2025 Hiring/ renting a van with a driver for the daily usage of the Center for Banking Studies (CBS),Rajagiriya for a period of one (01) year
21.11.2025 Rs. 86,500 million Treasury bills are to be issued through an auction on 26th November 2025
20.11.2025 Rs. 2000 Commemorative Note
19.11.2025 Unauthorized Finance Business & Deposit Taking - Ruwala Investment (Pvt) Ltd

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