Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Overnight Money Market Data - April 10, 2026

CBSL published overnight money market data for April 10, 2026. Standing Deposit Facility totaled Rs. 163,759 million while Standing Lending Facility reached Rs. 49,160 million. Call Money Market weighted average rate was 7.65% with Repo Market at 7.50%.

Sri Lanka OMO Data - Standing Facilities and Treasury Holdings

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka published daily Open Market Operations data for April 15, 2026. Standing Deposit Facility totaled Rs. 131,528 million while Standing Lending Facility reached Rs. 26,100 million. Treasury Bill/Bond holdings showed a book value of Rs. 1,586,329.46 million with gross amount of Rs. 2,508,920.63 million.

National Development Bank Internal Fraud Notice

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has received notification from National Development Bank PLC that internal fraud was uncovered, potentially resulting in significant financial loss. Customer accounts and deposits remain unaffected. CBSL's preliminary assessment confirms prudential ratios for capital adequacy and liquidity remain above minimum regulatory requirements. CBSL will continue monitoring and has indicated temporary liquidity support is available to NDB under existing provisions.

IMF Staff-Level Agreement on Combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews Under Sri Lanka EFF Arrangement

The IMF mission team visited Sri Lanka from March 26 to April 9, 2026, for combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement. Staff-level agreement was reached on economic policies, subject to IMF Executive Board approval. Upon completion, Sri Lanka will access approximately US$700 million (SDR 508 million), bringing total disbursements under the arrangement to US$2.4 billion. The agreement is contingent on restoring cost-recovery electricity and fuel pricing while protecting vulnerable populations and completing a financing assurances review.

NDB Capital Safe After Internal Fraud Disclosure

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued a public notice confirming it is closely monitoring National Development Bank PLC (NDB) following disclosure of an internal fraud. CBSL assessments indicate NDB maintains capital and liquidity levels well above minimum regulatory requirements. Customer accounts and deposits remain safe and secure with no impact reported. CBSL states it stands ready to take measures to safeguard bank stability and protect depositor interests.