COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – 30 September 2026 – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released its comprehensive daily economic indicators for 29 September 2026, offering crucial insights into the nation’s financial health. This daily update, a vital tool for policymakers, investors, and the general public, captures key macroeconomic trends, market movements, and energy sector dynamics as of yesterday.
The latest data underscores a period of careful observation for the Sri Lankan economy, with inflation figures, policy rates, and market performance taking centre stage.
Key Macroeconomic Performance
According to the CBSL’s release, the nation’s real economic growth for the second quarter of 2026 (2026Q2) stood at 4.2%. Inflation continued to be a focal point, with year-on-year changes for August 2026 reporting:
- National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) Y-o-Y Change: 8.1%
- Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) Y-o-Y Change: 8.0%
In terms of monetary policy, the official interest rates remained consistent:
- Policy Rate (OPR): 8.75%
- Statutory Reserve Ratio (SRR): 10.94%
- Weekly Average Weighted Prime Lending Rate (AWPR): 9.35%
While specific yield rates for Treasury Bills on September 29, 2026, were not explicitly detailed in the tabular format provided, insights into the money market reflected an overnight liquidity of Rs. 151.35 billion. The Average Weighted Call Money Rate (AWCMR) was 9.03%, and the Average Weighted Repo Rate (AWRR) was 8.96%.
Currency Market Dynamics
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) showed movements against major foreign currencies. As of September 29, 2026, the Telegraphic Transfer (TT) exchange rates were:
- USD: Buying at Rs. 326.3778, Selling at Rs. 335.5972
- GBP: Buying at Rs. 431.3721, Selling at Rs. 445.8026
- EUR: Buying at Rs. 369.6918, Selling at Rs. 382.8177
- JPY: Buying at Rs. 2.0684, Selling at Rs. 2.1422
The indicative rate for the USD/LKR spot exchange rate was recorded at Rs. 330.79.
In broader monetary figures, currency in circulation stood at Rs. 1,636,835.96 million, with reserve money at Rs. 1,898,195.74 million.
Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Performance
The Colombo Stock Exchange presented a mixed picture on September 29, 2026:
- All Share Price Index (ASPI): Closed at 20,817.82
- S&P SL20 Index: Concluded at 5,896.40
- Daily Turnover: Rs. 1,010.21 million
- Market Capitalisation: Rs. 7,544.39 billion
- Price-to-Earnings (PE) Ratio: 10.77
Foreign participation in the equity market saw purchases amounting to Rs. 25.72 million and sales of Rs. 5.67 million, indicating a net foreign inflow for the day.
Energy Sector Overview
Global petroleum product prices showed varied trends. On September 29, 2026, crude oil refined in Singapore Platts was priced at USD 103.48 per barrel. Other key global benchmarks included Brent crude at USD 89.54 and WTI crude at USD 111.75 per barrel, while OPEC crude stood at USD 140.40 per barrel.
Locally, fuel prices remained:
- Petrol (92 octane): Rs. 399.00 per litre
- Auto Diesel: Rs. 382.00 per litre
- Kerosene: Rs. 285.00 per litre
Electricity generation on September 29, 2026, reached a total energy output of 60.41 GWh, with peak demand recorded at 3,021.60 MW. The energy mix highlighted the nation’s reliance on hydro and solar:
- Hydro: 44.3%
- Solar: 21.0%
- Thermal Coal: 23.3%
- Thermal Oil: 7.3%
- Wind: 3.5%
- Biomass: 0.6%
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s daily indicators provide a transparent and timely look into the various facets of the nation’s economy, aiding in informed decision-making across all sectors.
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