Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Gross official reserves (GOR) have been maintained above US$ 6 billion, while meeting the debt servicing requirements, a spokesman for the Central Bank said.

According to the Bank, the GOR had remained at above US $ 6 billion during the first four months of this year reaching US$ 6.3 billion by end April 2025, amid debt servicing.

Continuing the growth momentum observed thus far in 2025 and as reflected in leading economic indicators, near-term growth is likely to persist along the observed trajectory going forward, the spokesman said. The growth momentum is expected to be supported by favourable credit expansion, recovery in aggregate demand, a stable policy environment that fosters business sentiments, and contin...