SenFin Research – News Updates – 30 September 2026

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka maintains the policy rate at the current level
The Monetary Policy Board, at its meeting held yesterday, decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 8.75%. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully considering the evolving conditions and outlook on the domestic and global fronts. The Board paid particular attention to the effects of the proactive monetary policy tightening in May 2026 alongside other measures that had already materialised to a large extent. The Board also recognised the uncertainty arising from evolving geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and potential risks associated with El Niño conditions on the economy.
Source: (CBSL) https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/

Foreign investors sell Sri Lanka rupee bonds for second week
Foreign investors sold Sri Lanka rupee bonds for the second straight week in the week ended on September 25, Central Bank data showed, despite a slight appreciation on the rupee currency.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/foreign-investors-sell-sri-lanka-rupee-bonds-for-second-week-285025/

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 330.70/90 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge up
Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 330.70/90 to the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, from 330.90/331.05 the previous day, while bond yields closed slightly higher, dealers said.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-closes-at-330-70-90-to-us-dollar-spot-bond-yields-edge-up-284987/

Sri Lanka stocks close down on subdued sentiment
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Tuesday, CSE data showed, with the benchmark All Share Price Index moving down 0.60 percent.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-down-on-subdued-sentiment-284960/

WindForce shelves Rs. 4 b Green Bond on adverse market conditions
WindForce PLC yesterday said it has abandoned its plan to raise Rs. 4 billion through a Green Bond issue, citing prevailing adverse market conditions.
Source: (Daily Ft) https://www.ft.lk/business/WindForce-shelves-Rs-4-b-Green-Bond-on-adverse-market-conditions/34-797951