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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.

Sri Lanka PMI - Construction increased in September 2025

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction  (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, reached 67.6 in September 2025, recording the strongest increase in activity observed since late 2021. The respondents highlighted that the persistent availability of project opportunities has provided a steady underpinning for growth in the construction sector.

External Sector Performance – September 2025

Sri Lanka’s external sector recorded a monthly current account deficit in September 2025, following consecutive monthly current account surpluses registered during January-August 2025. However, cumulative current account surplus for the first nine months is estimated at USD 1.9 billion.

The merchandise trade deficit recorded a year-on-year expansion in September 2025, as import expenditure exceeded USD 2 billion, primarily driven by a surge in vehicle imports.

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19.11.2025 Notice to General Public on Prohibited Pyramid Schemes
19.11.2025 Open Market Operations - 19 November 2025
19.11.2025 Date of Announcement of the Monetary Policy Review - No. 6 of 2025
19.11.2025 Treasury Bill Auction held on 19 November 2025
18.11.2025 Open Market Operations - 18 November 2025
17.11.2025 Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index (Manufacturing and Services) - October 2025

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T-bills and T-bonds Primary Auction Calendar

Secondary Market Trade Summary

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GOSL Outstanding Debt Securities

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Notices

19.11.2025 Unauthorized Finance Business & Deposit Taking - Ruwala Investment (Pvt) Ltd
18.11.2025 Procurement for the Supply of Uniforms for Security Officers of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)
16.11.2025 Procurement for the Selection of Suitable Transport Service Providers for the Provision of Transport Facilities (Cab Services) to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka – 2026/ 2027
14.11.2025 Rs. 86,000 million Treasury bills are to be issued through an auction on 19th November 2025
11.11.2025 Procurement for Purchasing of Four (04) passenger vans for the vehicle fleet of Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) -2025
10.11.2025 Issue of Rs.80,000 million Treasury Bonds

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