The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), in view of the adverse effects of the recent cyclonic and flood disasters, having considered the proposals of the Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (Guarantee) Ltd. (SLBA) and the need to grant effective relief to those affected without unduly compromising financial system stability, issued the Circular No. 04 of 2025 dated 05.12.2025 to all licensed banks to provide the relief measures to the individuals and businesses whose income or business has been directly affected (hereinafter referred to as borrowers).

Sri Lanka’s external sector recorded a current account deficit in October 2025 for the second consecutive month.  However, the cumulative current account surplus for the first ten months of 2025 is estimated at around US dollars 1.7 billion.

The merchandise trade deficit widened year-on-year in October 2025, mainly due to a notable increase in imports.