SenFin Research – News Updates – 15 October 2026

Customs surpasses Rs. 2.2 t annual revenue target
Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed its original 2026 revenue target of Rs. 2,207 billion, collecting Rs. 2,208 billion by 13 October, nearly a month ahead of the date it achieved the previous year’s target.
Source: (Daily Ft) https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Customs-surpasses-Rs-2-2-t-annual-revenue-target/44-798693

IMF sees Sri Lanka’s growth easing to 3.7% in 2027
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects Sri Lanka’s economic growth to moderate to 3.7% in 2027, according to its latest World Economic Outlook.
Source: (Daily Ft) https://www.ft.lk/front-page/IMF-sees-Sri-Lanka-s-growth-easing-to-3-7-in-2027/44-798614

CBSL urges depositors to report illegal deposit-taking companies
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has urged depositors who invested money in companies accused of illegally accepting deposits to provide relevant information to the Bank, warning that protecting such institutions could jeopardise their chances of recovering their investments
Source: (Daily News) https://dailynews.lk/2026/10/15/business/1044818/cbsl-urges-depositors-to-report-illegal-deposit-taking-companies/

Sri Lanka to consider cash/dollar incentives for tourism promotors: President
Sri Lanka is considering a tourism industry request to provide incentives in dollars or cash to those who bring more tourists into the country from next year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told an investor forum this week.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-consider-cash-dollar-incentives-for-tourism-promotors-president-286615/

Sri Lanka’s domestic economic risks rise in 2026
Sri Lanka’s domestic economic risks have increased in the first half of 2026, while concerns over the credibility of financial institutions also grew, Advocata Institute CEO Dhananath Fernando said on Tuesday (13).
Source: (the morning) https://www.themorning.lk/articles/MmH2h6BzwIWlauWZnC2r

Govt. to raise up to $ 300 m via Domestic Dollar Bonds
The Government will raise up to $ 300 million through an issue of Domestic Dollar Bonds (DDBs), Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said yesterday. It is opening the issue to diaspora and individual investors for the first time since the debt crisis.
Source: (Daily Ft) https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Govt-to-raise-up-to-300-m-via-Domestic-Dollar-Bonds/44-798616

Global borrowing costs rise as bond yields increase: Fitch
The recent sharp and widespread increase in government bond yields represents a significant increase in real global borrowing costs.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/global-borrowing-costs-rise-as-bond-yields-increase-fitch-286526/

Vehicle registrations jump18.3% in September
Sri Lanka’s vehicle registrations rose 18.3 percent in September, with two-wheelers and three-wheelers driving nearly four-fifths of the monthly increase as smaller vehicles continued to dominate the market.
Source: (Daily Mirror) https://www.dailymirror.lk/business-news/Vehicle-registrations-jump18-3-in-September/273-352459

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise on shorter term, less bills sold
Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields rose on the shorter tenor at Wednesday’s auction, with 66.12 billion rupees of bills sold of an offered 90 billion, data from the Public Debt Management Office showed.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-treasury-bill-yields-rise-on-shorter-term-less-bills-sold-286609/

CSE falls to 13-month low
The Colombo stock market continued to slide, falling sharply yesterday below 20,000 points for the first time since August 2025. The slide continues to be driven by negative sentiment amid geopolitical concerns and oil prices, margin calls and profit taking.
Source: (Daily Ft) https://www.ft.lk/financial-services/CSE-falls-to-13-month-low/42-798677

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 331.15/25 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge up
Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 331.15/25 to the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, weaker from 331.00/10 the previous day, while bond yields edged up slightly on the shorter end of the yield curve, dealers said.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-closes-at-331-15-25-to-us-dollar-spot-bond-yields-edge-up-286614/

Sri Lanka stocks close down 1.4 pct on geopolitical concerns, profit-taking
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Wednesday, CSE data showed, with the benchmark All Share Price Index moving down 1.40 percent.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-down-1-4-pct-on-geopolitical-concerns-profit-taking-286602/