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The Central Bank held the Overnight Policy Rate at 8.75% as headline inflation reached 8.0%, while Treasury bill and secondary bond yields generally rose. The rupee moved within the 329-332 range against the US dollar and closed near 330.70/90, amid foreign bond outflows; Fitch upgraded Sri Lanka to B-. Global oil prices climbed above US$100 a barrel, prompting Rs41 billion of diesel subsidies and electricity-bill relief.
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Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 330.65/80 to the US dollar, slightly firmer from 330.70/90; government bond yields fell across the curve. Example moves: the 01.08.2030 bond to 11.10-11.20% (from 11.25-11.35%) and the 15.10.2034 bond to 11.95-12.00% (from 12.05-12.10%).
Dividend · Rs 0.20 · XD Oct 9, 2026
First Interim dividend of LKR 0.2/share; XD 2026-10-09; record 2026-10-12; payable 2026-10-21; FY 2026/27
Dividend · Rs 0.20 · XD Oct 9, 2026
Second Interim dividend of LKR 0.2/share; XD 2026-10-09; record 2026-10-12; payable 2026-10-21; FY 2026/27
Dividend · Rs 1.00 · XD Oct 9, 2026
Second Interim dividend of LKR 1.0/share; XD 2026-10-09; record 2026-10-12; payable 2026-10-22; FY 2026/27
Dividend · Rs 0.80 · XD Oct 9, 2026
Second Interim dividend of LKR 0.8/share; XD 2026-10-09; record 2026-10-12; payable 2026-10-21; FY 2026/27
Dividend · Rs 0.34 · XD Oct 9, 2026
Second Interim dividend of LKR 0.34/share; XD 2026-10-09; record 2026-10-12; payable 2026-10-22; FY 2026/2027
Dividend · Rs 0.96 · XD Oct 9, 2026
Second Interim dividend of LKR 0.96/share; XD 2026-10-09; record 2026-10-12; payable 2026-10-22; FY 2026/2027
Dividend · Rs 0.27 · XD Oct 9, 2026
Second Interim dividend of LKR 0.27/share; XD 2026-10-09; record 2026-10-12; payable 2026-10-21; FY 2026/2027
Sri Lanka sold the full Rs80 billion of Treasury bills at Wednesday's auction as yields rose across maturities: 3‑month 9.25% (+5bp; Rs41.87bn sold), 6‑month 9.41% (+4bp; Rs28.9bn sold) and 12‑month 9.95% (+2bp; Rs9.2bn sold).
World Bank approved $110 million to repair and reconstruct 600 km of roads damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, prioritizing climate-resilient standards to restore access to markets, schools and health facilities. The financing extends the Inclusive Connectivity and Development Project by three years, bringing total World Bank transport investment under the operation to $610 million and expected to benefit over 830,000 people.
DFCC Bank signed a Master Trade Loan Agreement with the Export-Import Bank of India on 22 Sep 2026 to secure credit enhancement under its Trade Assistance Programme, expanding DFCC's ability to provide trade finance and short-term funding for Sri Lanka-India cross-border transactions.
Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said the government's Rs.41 billion diesel subsidy (on top of Rs.57 billion provided April-June) and a temporary 50% surcharge on new vehicle import duty helped curb inflation. The CB raised its policy rate by 100 basis points in May; inflation hit 8% in August, above the 7% upper band.
The Central Bank said private sector credit growth slowed to 24.5% year-on-year in August from about 30% after May's monetary tightening, but remains sufficient to support economic growth. Sri Lanka's GDP growth eased to 4.2% year-on-year and the bank still expects around 5% for the year.
Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted at 330.68/75 to the US dollar (from 330.70/90) while bond yields were steady to lower-e.g. the 01.08.2030 bond at ~11.15-11.17% and the 01.11.2033 at ~11.88-11.95%-as an 80,000 million rupee T‑bill auction was ongoing.
People's Leasing & Finance PLC said its Rs10 billion debenture issue was oversubscribed with subscriptions for 100,000,000 debentures; the company allotted the debentures on 30 Sep 2026, giving 65,050,000 to identified investors and pro rata allocations for other applicants.
Maldives has doubled the mandatory foreign-currency conversion for Category A tourism establishments from 20% to 40% (effective 1 Sept 2026) and added a prior-approval requirement for foreign‑currency payments. The measures could squeeze resort liquidity, weaken Maldives' competitiveness and create opportunities for Sri Lanka's tourism sector.
Sanctus Properties (Pvt) Ltd has commenced construction of Lume Residences, an eleven-unit boutique-style gated development in Kandana. Each home is planned as fully furnished with smartphone-integrated smart-home controls and rooftop solar plus individual BESS designed to supply 50-80% of energy; the project has UDA and Kandana Urban Council approvals.
The Central Bank kept the Overnight Policy Rate at 8.75% and said headline inflation, which hit 8% in August, is projected to remain in high single digits through Q1-2027. It cited pass-through from an energy shock and said reserves rose to about USD 6.9bn while the external sector remained resilient.
The Central Bank maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.75% after its Monetary Policy Board meeting, citing resilient growth and elevated inflation. Headline inflation rose to 8.0% (y/y), gross official reserves were USD 6.9bn, and the next policy review is on 20 November 2026.
Frontier Research forecasts the rupee will appreciate to about Rs.325/$ by end-2026 and Rs.315/$ by end-2027, with point-to-point inflation turning negative by mid-2027. It also expects 12-month T-bill yields to fall 50-100bp this year and about 100bp in 2027, and notes Brent crude movements will influence the path.
The Cabinet approved gazetting amendments to the 1917 Trust Ordinance to require identification and registration of ultimate beneficial owners, settlors, trustees and beneficiaries and to allow information-sharing with the FIU, law enforcement and tax authorities. The Bill, cleared by the Attorney General, will be published in the Gazette and presented to Parliament as part of Sri Lanka's drive to align trust laws with FATF/APG anti-money-laundering standards.
The Cabinet approved Rs.40.65 billion in subsidies to cap Auto Diesel and Industrial Diesel prices for October-December (Rs15.0bn Oct, Rs13.5bn Nov, Rs12.15bn Dec) to limit pass-through from higher global fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict.
The Cabinet approved procurement for eight more automated passenger clearance gates at Bandaranaike International Airport, raising the planned total to 12 and allowing foreign travellers to use the facility. The expansion, linked to an e-passport rollout in 2027, aims to streamline immigration as passenger numbers grow.
National Development Bank (NDB.N0000) said Deloitte's final forensic audit found Rs. 13.64 billion was misappropriated and it has engaged a foreign agency to trace and recover the stolen funds. The bank said no customers lost money, will recognise an additional Rs. 60m in its accounts and is implementing control and governance recommendations while pursuing legal action.
The Court of Appeal quashed the appointment of the Deputy Tea Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Tea Board and annulled the interview results, finding the selection panel acted arbitrarily in awarding marks; the court directed the SLTB to hold a fresh interview for the post.