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Sri Lanka PMI - Construction continued to expand in October 2025

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction     (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, recorded a value of 64.3 in October 2025. This high reading follows last month's peak, indicating a sustained positive outlook for construction activities.

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.

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31.12.2025 Inflation in December 2025 - CCPI
31.12.2025 External Sector Performance - November 2025
31.12.2025 Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index (Construction) - November 2025
31.12.2025 Closure of Public Debt Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
31.12.2025 Open Market Operations - 31 December 2025
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