Central Bank of Sri Lanka

The Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) compiled for Colombo District increased by 5.9 per cent at a moderate pace during the first half of 2026, compared to the corresponding period of 2025. All three sub indicators of the LVI recorded moderate year-on-year increases during the period, with Residential LVI increasing by 6.7 per cent, followed by Commercial LVI by 5.7 per cent and...

Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate expansions in both Manufacturing and Services activities in July 2026.

Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing  (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 55.0 in July 2026, indicating continued expansion in manufacturing activities. All sub-indices contribu...

The Central Bank released its second Monetary Policy Report for 2026 in keeping with the requirements of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023. The biannual Monetary Policy Report provides forward-looking insights about the economy, particularly inflation and economic growth outlook, and risks to projections. Through this Report, the Central Bank strives to improv...

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has observed that certain remarks made by the Governor of the CBSL during a recent media interview have been misinterpreted and subsequently reported by several print and electronic media outlets.

The CBSL wishes to clarify that, as communicated by the Governor at the latest Monetary Policy Review in July 2026, the current monetary ...

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 “TM App” has engaged, conducted and promoted a prohibited scheme.

Accordingly, the following Companies/Apps have also been ascertai...