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CCPI in March 2025 signals easing of deflationary conditions

In line with the Central Bank’s near term projections, deflationary conditions commenced easing in March 2025. Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100)1 remained in the negative territory for the seventh consecutive month, yet recorded a slower deflation of 2.6% in March 2025 compared to the deflation of 4.2% recorded in February 2025.

Sri Lanka PMI - Construction expands further in February 2025

Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI - Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, expanded further to 55.6 in February 2025. Most of the respondents reported a continuous increase in construction work during the month, yet emphasised the need for more large-scale projects to sustain the growth.

Administrative Penalties imposed by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) on Reporting Institutions from November to December 2024

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. The penalty may be prescribed by taking into consideration the nature and gravity of relevant non-compliance of the Institutions.

Relief Measures to Assist the Affected Small and Medium Enterprises

As agreed with the Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (Guarantee) Ltd. (SLBA), to provide relief measures to affected SMEs by licensed commercial banks and licensed specialised banks, Circular No. 04 of 2024 dated 19.12.2024, and its addendum, Circular No. 01 of 2025 dated 01.01.2025 were issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to ensure the effective implementation of the relief measures specified in the cited Circulars in a consistent manner across all licensed banks.

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

The Monetary Policy Board decided to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.00% at its meeting held yesterday. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully considering the developments both domestically and globally. The Board remains confident that the prevailing monetary policy stance will ensure that inflation will move towards the target of 5% while supporting the growth of the domestic economy.

Notice to General Public on Prohibited Pyramid Schemes

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has determined Pro Care (Pvt) Ltd., Shade of Procare (Pvt) Ltd have engaged in a scheme prohibited under Section 83 (C) of the Banking Act, No. 30 of 1988, as amended.

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17.04.2025 Treasury Bill Issuance held on 16 April 2025
17.04.2025 Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index (Manufacturing and Services) - March 2025
16.04.2025 Open Market Operations - 16 April 2025

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17.04.2025 Rs. 115,000 million Treasury bills are to be issued through an auction on 23rd April 2025
10.04.2025 Sri Lanka Deposit Insurance Scheme Audited Financial Statements of the Deposit Insurance Fund – 2024
09.04.2025 Rs. 87,500 million Treasury bills are to be issued through an auction on 16th April 2025
09.04.2025 Financial Stability Fund Audited Financial Statements – 2024
09.04.2025 Procurement for Supply and Delivery of Desktop Computers, Dual Screen Computers and Laptops to the Employees’ Provident Fund Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
07.04.2025 Issue of Rs.100,000 million Treasury Bonds

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