In line with the Central Bank’s near term projections, deflationary conditions commenced easing in March 2025. Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100)1 remained in the negative territory for the seventh consecutive month, yet recorded a slower deflation of 2.6% in March 2025 compared to the deflation of 4.2% recorded in February 2025.
Published Date:
Friday, March 28, 2025