Central Bank of Sri Lanka Details Open Market Operations for October 7, 2026, Amidst Evolving Liquidity Conditions

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) released a comprehensive report on its Open Market Operations (OMO) conducted on October 7, 2026. The report provides insights into the nation's interbank money market activities and the central bank's ongoing liquidity management efforts. The operations included varied subscription levels across repo auctions and continued utilization of standing facilities. The CBSL offered Rs. 70,000 million for its overnight repo auction, with all Rs. 56,400 million in bids accepted at a Weighted Average Yield of 8.75%. A short-term repo auction for Rs. 40,000 million, maturing on October 14, 2026, saw Rs. 2,500 million in bids accepted at a consistent 8.75% Weighted Average Yield, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity or lack of demand. The CBSL's holdings of Treasury Bills and Bonds stood at a Face Value of Rs. 2,492,619.35 million and a Book Value of Rs. 1,533,536.53 million.