Central Bank of Sri Lanka keeps its Overnight Policy Rate at 8.75 per cent
30 September 2026
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 8.75%.
The decision was announced in Monetary Policy Review No. 5 of 2026, published on 30 September 2026.
Headline inflation stood at 8.0% (year-on-year) in August 2026.
The Central Bank said headline inflation is projected to remain in high single digits through Q1-2027, before easing towards the 5% target.
The Overnight Policy Rate is Sri Lanka's single policy interest rate.
In plain words
OPR Overnight Policy Rate — The single policy interest rate through which the Central Bank of Sri Lanka signals its stance.
Monetary Policy Board The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's rate-setting body — It decides the policy rate, as the Monetary Policy Committee does in India.