Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Remittances sent by Sri Lankan workers employed overseas rose sharply to US$777.6 million in July 2026, providing a significant boost to the country's foreign exchange inflows, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

The July inflow marked an increase of US$82.6 million, or 11.9 per cent, compared with the US$695 million recorded in June 2026. It also represented a notable year-on-year increase, with remittances in July 2025 amounting to US$697.3 million. The latest figure is therefore about 11.5 per cent higher than the corresponding month last year.

The strong performance highlights the continued contribution of Sri Lankan migrant workers to strengthening the country's external finances and supporting foreign...