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%.
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka keeps the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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External Sector Performance – September 2025
Sri Lanka’s external sector recorded a monthly current account deficit in September 2025, following consecutive monthly current account surpluses registered during January-August 2025. However, cumulative current account surplus for the first nine months is estimated at USD 1.9 billion.
The merchandise trade deficit recorded a year-on-year expansion in September 2025, as import expenditure exceeded USD 2 billion, primarily driven by a surge in vehicle imports.
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Appointment of New Deputy Governors of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
In terms of the provisions in the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023, Hon. Minister of Finance, as recommended by the Governing Board, has appointed Dr. C Amarasekara, Assistant Governor, and Mr. K G P Sirikumara, Assistant Governor, as Deputy Governors of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka with effect from 24.10.2025 and 03.11.2025, respectively.
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Sri Lankan Delegation Engaged in High-Level Meetings at the 2025 World Bank Group/ International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings, and Governor was Honoured with “A Grade” Award by Global Finance Magazine
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), actively participated in a series of high-level bilateral and multilateral meetings during the 2025 World Bank Group/ International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., during October 13–18, 2025.
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SL Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – September 2025
Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate expansions in both Manufacturing and Services activities in September 2025.
Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 55.4 in September 2025, indicating an expansion in manufacturing activities. All sub-indices, except for Employment, remained above the neutral threshold during the month.