Colombo, Sri Lanka – 08 September 2026 – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released its daily economic indicators for September 7th, 2026, offering a comprehensive overview of the nation’s key economic metrics. The report, published today, provides crucial data on growth, inflation, monetary policy, market performance, and the energy sector, painting a detailed picture of Sri Lanka’s current economic landscape.
Macroeconomic Fundamentals
The report highlights several core macroeconomic figures:
- Real GDP Growth: Sri Lanka’s economy registered a 5.1% growth in the first quarter of 2026.
- Inflation (NCPI Y-o-Y Change): The National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) year-on-year change indicated an inflation rate of 7.2% for July 2026, which subsequently rose to 8.0% in August 2026.
- Policy Rates: The Official Policy Rate (OPR) remained at 8.75%, while the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SRR) was recorded at 10.92%.
Money Market and Yield Rates
Activity in the money market on September 7th saw the overnight liquidity standing at Rs. 93.64 billion, a decrease from Rs. 110.30 billion on September 4th.
Yield rates for Treasury Bills showed the following on September 7th:
- 91 Day T-Bills: 8.96% (as of 02-Sep-26)
- 182 Day T-Bills: 9.27% (as of 02-Sep-26)
- 364 Day T-Bills: 9.72% (marginally down from 9.81% on 02-Sep-26)
The total currency in circulation on September 7th was Rs. 1,659,365.85 million, with reserve money at Rs. 1,915,783.30 million.
Exchange Rates
On September 7th, the indicative rate for the USD/LKR spot exchange rate was Rs. 328.34. Telegraphic Transfer (TT) exchange rates for major currencies were as follows:
- USD: Buying Rs. 323.7691, Selling Rs. 332.7567
- GBP: Buying Rs. 436.2153, Selling Rs. 450.7664
- EUR: Buying Rs. 374.5882, Selling Rs. 387.7530
- JPY: Buying Rs. 2.0668, Selling Rs. 2.1410
Colombo Stock Exchange Performance
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) demonstrated active trading on September 7th:
- All Share Price Index (ASPI): Closed at 21,623.66 points.
- S&P SL20 Index: Concluded at 6,066.55 points.
- Daily Turnover: Recorded at Rs. 2,133.62 million.
- Market Capitalisation: Stood at Rs. 7,836.06 billion.
- PE Ratio: 11.47.
Foreign investor activity saw purchases totaling Rs. 22.54 million and sales amounting to Rs. 41.07 million.
Energy Sector Overview
Sri Lanka’s energy landscape on September 7th showed:
- Electricity Generation: Total energy generated was 58.48 GWh, with peak demand reaching 3,056.80 MW. The generation mix included Hydro (29.0%), Thermal Oil (22.8%), Solar (22.5%), Thermal Coal (18.9%), Wind (6.1%), and Biomass (0.7%).
- Global Petroleum Products (USD per Barrel):
- Brent Crude: $92.31 (07-Sep-26)
- WTI Crude: $97.70 (07-Sep-26)
- OPEC Basket: $97.03 (06-Sep-26)
- Refined Petrol (Singapore Platts): $124.30 (07-Sep-26)
- Refined Diesel (Singapore Platts): $166.76 (07-Sep-26)
- Refined Kerosene (Singapore Platts): $160.28 (07-Sep-26)
- CPC Local Prices (LKR per Litre):
- Petrol (92 octane): Rs. 399.00
- Auto Diesel: Rs. 382.00
- Kerosene: Rs. 285.00
The daily economic indicators released by the CBSL serve as a vital tool for policymakers, investors, and the public to gauge the country’s economic health and make informed decisions.
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