The Central Bank of Sri Lanka, acting in terms of the Regulations made under the Registered Stock and Securities Ordinance and the Local Treasury Bills Ordinance, has decided to extend the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from carrying on the business and activities of a Primary Dealer for a further period of six months with effect from 4.30 p.m. on 05th January 2026, in order to continue the investigations being conducted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
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Extension of the Suspension of Business of Perpetual Treasuries Limited
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Extension of the Term of the Administrator Appointed to Nation Lanka Finance PLC under the Banking (Special Provisions) Act, No. 17 of 2023
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the tenure of Mr. P W D N R Rodrigo, the Administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP), under the Banking (Special Provisions) Act, No. 17 of 2023 (BSPA).
Mr. Rodrigo, who was first appointed through the Order published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2443/57 dated 04.07.2025, will continue in this role for a further period of six (06) months, from 04.01.2026 to 03.07.2026.
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CCPI based headline inflation remained unchanged in December 2025
The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100) based headline inflation (year-on-year, Y-o-Y) remained unchanged at 2.1% in December 2025. This was primarily supported by the favourable statistical base effect, despite a substantial month-on-month increase in prices in December 2025 due to Cyclone Ditwah
Food inflation (Y-o-Y) remained unchanged at 3.0% in December 2025 compared to the previous month, whereas Non-Food inflation (Y-o-Y) accelerated to 1.8% in December 2025 from 1.7% recorded in November.
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External Sector Performance – November 2025
The current account returned to a surplus in November 2025, subsequent to recording deficits in the preceding two months. The surplus of the current account during January-November 2025 was US$ 1,678 million.
The merchandise trade deficit widened on a year-on-year basis in November 2025. Further, during January-November 2025, the trade deficit widened compared to the corresponding period of the previous year to around US$ 6.9 billion.
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Sri Lanka PMI - Construction increased in November 2025
The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, increased to 66.2 in November 2025. Most firms reported improved construction activity during the month, despite the weather-related disruptions towards the end of the period.
The New Orders Index remained expanded in November. Many respondents highlighted the increased availability of both private and government-funded projects during the month. The Employment and Quantity of Purchases indices further increased, indicating a continued optimism about the availability of construction projects. Meanwhile, the Suppliers' Delivery Time remained lengthened in November.
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Closure of Public Debt Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announces the closure of the Public Debt Department (PDD) and the transfer of the LankaSecure Division of PDD to the Payments and Settlements Department (PSD), effective 01 January 2026.
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Administrative Penalties imposed by the Financial Intelligence Unit on Reporting Institutions from July to September 2025
By virtue of the powers vested under Section 19 (1) read together with section 19 (2) of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act, No. 6 of 2006 (FTRA), financial penalties are imposed on Institutions for non-compliance with the provisions of the FTRA. In terms of the FTRA, the penalty may be prescribed by taking into consideration the nature and gravity of relevant non-compliances of the Institutions.
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Provincial Gross Domestic Product (PGDP) - 2024
While the Western province continued to hold the largest footprint in the country’s nominal GDP, the combined share of the other provinces increased in 2024.
The Western province continued to account for the largest share of the country’s nominal GDP, representing a share of 42.4 per cent in 2024. The prominence of the Western province was evident in the strong activity across both the Services and Industry sectors. Meanwhile, the North Western (11.5 per cent) and Central (10.7 per cent) provinces followed, recording the second and third highest shares of the economy in 2024, respectively. Further, the contributions to nominal GDP from the Central, Eastern, North Western, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces increased in 2024 compared with 2023.
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IMF Executive Board Approves US$206 Million in Emergency Financial Support for Sri Lanka
The IMF Executive Board approved emergency financing under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), providing Sri Lanka with immediate access to SDR 150.5 million (about US$206 million, equivalent to 26 percent of quota) to help Sri Lanka address the urgent needs arising from the catastrophic Cyclone Ditwah and preserve macroeconomic stability.
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SL Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – November 2025
Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate expansions in both Manufacturing and Services activities in November 2025.
Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 55.5 in November 2025. This indicates an expansion in manufacturing activities on a month-on-month basis, with favourable contributions from all the sub-indices.