Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- The Monetary Policy Board decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75% at its meeting held yesterday. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully considering both domestic and global developments. The Board is of the view that the current monetary policy stance will support steering inflation towards the target of 5%.

Headline inflation based on the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) turned positive in August 2025, ending eleven months of deflation. Inflation is projected to gradually increase towards the target of 5% by mid-2026. Reflecting strengthening domestic demand, core inflation is also expected to pickup, and stabilise thereafter around the headline inflation ta...