Sri Lanka’s official reserves decline to US$ 6.85 billion in September

Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets declined by 1.1% in September 2026, compared to the previous month, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

The Central Bank reported that the country’s official reserve assets decreased to US$ 6.85 billion by the end of September, down from US$ 6.92 billion recorded in August 2026.

This represents a month-on-month decline of US$ 78 million.

The CBSL further noted that the official reserve assets include funds received under the currency swap arrangement with the People’s Bank of China. (Newswire)

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