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Central Bank · Sri LankaThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 7.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held yesterday (23). The decision comes as the Board assessed both domestic and global conditions, noting that the current policy stance remains consistent with steering inflation towards the 5% target, the CBSL said. Headline inflation based on the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) turned po…See the Story
Sri Lanka central bank keeps policy rate at 7.75-pct, expects decision to push up inflation
Cricket · ColomboECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s services sector expanded at a slower rate in August 2025, with a Purchasing Managers Index compiled by the central bank registering a value of 68.9, compared to 70.1 in July. “The expansion was buoyed by strong performance in wholesale and retail trade, other personal services, and accommodation, food and beverage services, which increased amid high tourist arrivals,” the central bank said. Business activities related t…See the Story
Sri Lanka services buoyed by wholesale, retail trade
Cricket · ColomboECONOMYNEXT – The new 2,000 rupee note issued by the central bank of Sri Lanka will gradually be released into circulation after banks calibrate their cash-handling machines, CBSL said. “In order to facilitate the smooth acceptance and dispensation of the new note, Licensed Commercial Banks are in the process of calibrating their cash-handling machines,” CBSL said. “In keeping with the pace of the process, the new note will gradually be released…See the Story
