The external current account recorded a deficit of US$ 128 million in September 2026, following the surplus recorded in August 2026. However, the deficit was lower than in September 2025, as the lower trade deficit and higher inflows of workers’ remittances outweighed the higher primary income deficit and the lower surplus in the services account. The current account recorded a cumulative deficit of US$ 420 million during January–September 2026.

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 and ascertained and determined that “Max App Media Ltd. together with its affiliated Max LK (Pvt) Ltd., Max Media Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.” had engaged, conducted and promoted a prohibited scheme.

Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate expansions in both Manufacturing and Services activities in September 2026.

Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 53.0 in September 2026, remaining unchanged compared to the previous month.  This indicates that manufacturing activities continued to expand at a similar pace during the month. 

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) inaugurates the Financial Literacy Month – 2026 (FinLit Month) on 08 October 2026, commencing with “FinLit Expo – Colombo” at the Centre for Banking Studies, Rajagiriya. This national programme brings together a range of interventions across the island to strengthen financial knowledge, promote responsible financial behaviour and advance financial inclusion. Financial Literacy Month forms part of a broader national initiative under the Financial Literacy Roadmap for Sri Lanka, implemented under the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS).