Colombo, September 14, 2026 – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released its daily economic indicators for September 11, 2026, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the nation’s financial health. These timely statistics, crucial for policymakers, investors, and the general public, paint a detailed picture of macroeconomic performance, market trends, and commodity movements. DailyFC delves into the key highlights from the latest release.
Macroeconomic Performance and Inflation Trends
According to the CBSL data, Sri Lanka’s economy recorded a robust Real GDP Growth of 5.1% in the first quarter of 2026, signaling continued recovery and expansion. However, inflation figures, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), show an upward trend. The NCPI Year-on-Year Change rose from 7.2% in July 2026 to 8.0% in August 2026, indicating persistent inflationary pressures that the Central Bank will be closely monitoring.
Money Market and Monetary Aggregates
The money market on September 11, 2026, reflected dynamic movements in liquidity and interest rates. The Overnight Liquidity stood at Rs. 116.11 billion. Key market rates included the Average Weighted Call Money Rate (AWCMR) at 8.95% and the Average Weighted Repo Rate (AWRR) at 8.87%. These rates provide insight into the short-term borrowing costs within the financial system. Notably, the policy rates (Operational Policy Rate and Statutory Reserve Ratio) were not explicitly detailed in this particular daily indicator release.
Yield rates for Treasury Bills showed varied performance:
- 91-Day T-Bills: 9.35%
- 182-Day T-Bills: 9.00%
- 364-Day T-Bills: 8.65%
In terms of monetary aggregates, the Currency in Circulation (CIC) was recorded at Rs. 1,652,016.21 million, while Reserve Money stood at Rs. 1,906,270.21 million on September 11, 2026.
Exchange Rate Movements
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) experienced fluctuations against major international currencies on September 11, 2026. The indicative rate for the USD/LKR spot exchange rate was 328.60. Telegraphic Transfer (TT) rates reported by selected Licensed Banks were as follows:
- USD: TT Buying Rs. 324.0476, TT Selling Rs. 333.0703
- GBP: TT Buying Rs. 436.3376, TT Selling Rs. 450.8853
- EUR: TT Buying Rs. 374.6954, TT Selling Rs. 387.9435
- JPY: TT Buying Rs. 2.0913, TT Selling Rs. 2.1659
Colombo Stock Exchange Performance
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed moderate activity on September 11, 2026. The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) closed at 21,382.74, while the more liquid S&P SL20 Index stood at 6,002.46. The daily turnover for the CSE was Rs. 1,129.82 million, contributing to a total market capitalization of Rs. 7,764.70 billion. The Price-to-Earnings (PE) Ratio was reported at 11.34. Foreign investor participation saw purchases of Rs. 34.54 million against sales of Rs. 85.06 million, indicating a net outflow for the day.
Energy Sector Update
Sri Lanka’s energy sector recorded a total electricity generation of 58.58 GWh on September 11, 2026, with a peak demand reaching 3,011.30 MW. The generation mix highlighted a continued reliance on thermal sources, with 20.1% from Thermal Coal and 23.3% from Thermal Oil. Hydro power contributed 28.8%, while renewable sources like Solar (22.0%) and Wind (5.6%) played significant roles, alongside 0.2% from Biomass.
Global petroleum product prices (USD per Barrel) on September 11, 2026, were:
- Brent Crude: 102.26
- WTI Crude: 114.89
- Refined Petrol: 136.15
- Refined Diesel: 190.67
- Refined Kerosene: 188.32
Locally, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) prices per litre remained at: Petrol (92 octane) Rs. 399.00, Auto Diesel Rs. 382.00, and Kerosene Rs. 285.00.
These daily indicators from the CBSL provide invaluable insights into the multifaceted dynamics of the Sri Lankan economy, guiding stakeholders in their economic assessments and strategic decisions. DailyFC remains committed to delivering in-depth analysis of these crucial reports.
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