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Relief Measures to Assist Individuals and Businesses affected by the Recent Cyclonic and Flood Disasters by Licensed Banks

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).

CCPI based headline inflation remained unchanged in November 2025

The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100)  based headline inflation (year-on-year, Y-o-Y) remained unchanged at 2.1% in November 2025, compared with the previous month.

Food inflation (Y-o-Y) decelerated to 3.0% in November 2025 from 3.5% recorded in October 2025, whereas Non-Food inflation (Y-o-Y) accelerated to 1.7% in November 2025 from 1.4% recorded in October 2025.

External Sector Performance – October 2025

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.

Sri Lanka PMI - Construction continued to expand in October 2025

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction     (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, recorded a value of 64.3 in October 2025. This high reading follows last month's peak, indicating a sustained positive outlook for construction activities.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka keeps the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged

The Monetary Policy Board, at its meeting held yesterday, decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75%. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully considering evolving developments and the outlook on both domestic and global fronts. The Board is of the view that the current monetary policy stance will support steering inflation towards the target of 5%.

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.

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