Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka's external sector demonstrated mixed performance in September 2026, marked by a record-setting surge in merchandise export earnings alongside ongoing pressure across services and primary income accounts, the Central Bank external sector report said.Book Beach Resorts

The external current account recorded a deficit of US$ 128 million for the month, shifting from the surplus seen in August 2026. However, this deficit remained lower than that of September 2025, supported by a narrowed merchandise trade gap and robust inflows from workers' remittances. Cumulative current account figures for January-September 2026 reached a deficit of US$ 420 million.

Merchandise exports reached an all-time high of US$ 1,377 mi...