Colombo, Sri Lanka – 15 September 2026 – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released its daily economic indicators for 14 September 2026, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the nation’s financial markets, monetary conditions, and energy landscape. The report, crucial for policymakers, investors, and the public, details movements in key interest rates, exchange rates, equity markets, and vital energy statistics.
Macroeconomic Overview and Policy Rates
As per the latest data, Sri Lanka’s economy recorded a Real GDP Growth of 5.1% for the first quarter of 2026, indicating a continued path of recovery and expansion. Inflation figures show the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) year-on-year change at 7.2% for July 2026, rising to 8.0% in August 2026, highlighting ongoing price pressures.
The CBSL’s policy rates remained stable, with the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.75% and the Statutory Reserve Ratio (SRR) at 10.73%. The Weekly Average Weighted Prime Lending Rate (AWPR) was recorded at 9.35% on 14 September 2026.
Money Market Dynamics and Treasury Bills
Overnight liquidity in the money market saw an increase, reaching Rs. 131.40 billion on 14 September 2026, up from Rs. 116.11 billion on 11 September 2026. The Average Weighted Call Money Rate (AWCMR) stood at 8.96%, while the Average Weighted Reverse Repo Rate (AWRR) was 8.88%.
Yield rates for Treasury Bills showed mixed movements:
- 91-Day T-Bills: Remained unchanged at 9.03%.
- 182-Day T-Bills: Increased slightly to 9.28% from 9.24%.
- 364-Day T-Bills: Rose to 9.80% from 9.77%.
Exchange Rate Movements
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) showed the following exchange rates against major currencies as of 14 September 2026 (Telegraphic Transfer rates):
- USD: TT Buying at Rs. 324.1777, TT Selling at Rs. 333.2218. The indicative spot exchange rate was Rs. 328.68.
- GBP: TT Buying at Rs. 436.8954, TT Selling at Rs. 451.3097.
- EUR: TT Buying at Rs. 373.9105, TT Selling at Rs. 387.1516.
- JPY: TT Buying at Rs. 2.0985, TT Selling at Rs. 2.1728.
Colombo Stock Exchange Performance
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed a day of active trading. On 14 September 2026:
- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) closed at 21,313.92.
- The S&P SL20 Index stood at 5,994.33.
- Daily Turnover reached Rs. 1,546.37 million.
- Market Capitalisation was recorded at Rs. 7,734.21 billion.
- The Price-to-Earnings (PE) Ratio was 11.09.
Foreign investor activity saw purchases totaling Rs. 21.79 million and sales amounting to Rs. 116.50 million.
Energy Sector Update
The energy sector data for 14 September 2026 highlights the country’s electricity generation and fuel prices:
Electricity Generation (14 September 2026):
- Total Energy Generated: 55.28 GWh
- Peak Demand: 2,803.10 MW
The energy mix comprised:
- Hydro: 38.1%
- Thermal Oil: 23.0%
- Thermal Coal: 22.0%
- Solar: 16.1%
- Biomass: 0.5%
- Wind: 0.3%
Global and Local Petroleum Prices:
Global crude oil prices on 14 September 2026 (USD per barrel) were:
- Brent: $107.09
- WTI: $102.88
- OPEC Basket: $114.89
Refined product prices in Singapore (USD per barrel) were:
- Petrol: $146.68
- Diesel: $194.37
- Kerosene: $185.00
Locally, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) prices per litre remained:
- Petrol (92 octane): LKR 399.00
- Auto Diesel: LKR 382.00
- Kerosene: LKR 285.00
Currency and Reserve Money
On 14 September 2026, Currency in Circulation stood at Rs. 1,648,392.49 million, while Reserve Money was recorded at Rs. 1,904,816.84 million.
The CBSL’s daily indicators provide essential transparency into the country’s economic health, offering valuable data for informed decision-making across various sectors.
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