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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Releases the Annual Economic Review for the Year 2025

The Annual Economic Review 2025, the publication in accordance with Section 80 of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023, was presented to His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the President and the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, by Dr. P Nandalal Weerasinghe, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, today (20 April 2026).

Key highlights of the Annual Economic Review 2025 are given below:

Update on National Development Bank PLC

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) continues to closely monitor on a day-to-day basis developments relating to National Development Bank PLC (NDB) following the disclosure of an internal fraud.

SL Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – March 2026

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

Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) increased to 66.7 in March 2026, supported by heightened activity related to seasonal demand. However, many respondents reported a tight production environment, mainly attributed to raw material and fuel shortages, rising costs, and logistical constraints.

National Development Bank PLC - Subsequent Update on Internal Fraud

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) wishes to inform the public that it has been closely monitoring developments relating to National Development Bank PLC (NDB) following the recent disclosure of an internal fraud.

IMF Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the Combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility Arrangement

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou visited Sri Lanka from 26 March to 9 April 2026 for the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility Arrangement. 

National Development Bank PLC - Internal Fraud

The National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has informed the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) that it has uncovered an internal fraud that could lead to a significant loss being incurred. CBSL has also been informed that no customer accounts or deposits have been affected by this fraud.

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20.04.2026 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Releases the Annual Economic Review for the Year 2025
20.04.2026 Open Market Operations - 20 April 2026
17.04.2026 Update on National Development Bank PLC
17.04.2026 Open Market Operations - 17 April 2026
16.04.2026 Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index (Manufacturing and Services) - March 2026
16.04.2026 Open Market Operations - 16 April 2026

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Closure of Public Debt Department of the CBSL

T-bills and T-bonds Primary Auction Calendar

Secondary Market Trade Summary

LankaSecure Services

GOSL Outstanding Debt Securities

Daily Report

 

Notices

20.04.2026 Invitation of bids for the provision of Janitorial and Cleaning Services for the Regional Offices of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka in Anuradhapura, Kilinochchi, Matale, Nuwara Eliya and Trincomalee (2026 – 2028)
17.04.2026 IT Service Management System for CBSL
26.03.2026 Procurement for the Selection of Suitable Transport Service Providers for the Provision of Transport Facilities (Cab Services) to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka – (2026/2028)
12.03.2026 Partitioning of 3rd floor of the Central Point Building of Central Bank of Sri Lanka
12.03.2026 Financial Inclusion Survey - 2026
08.03.2026 Invitation of Bids for Operation and Maintenance of Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems at the Head Office Building and Other Buildings of Central Bank of Sri Lanka

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