The Central Bank of Sri Lanka tightens its Monetary Policy Stance

August 20, 2021

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 18 August 2021, decided to increase the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR)of the Central Bank by 50 basis points each, to 5.00 per cent and 6.00 per cent, respectively. A press release issued by the Central Bank said. In addition, the Monetary Board decided to increase the Statutory Reserve Ratio (SRR) applicable on all rupee deposit liabilities of licensed commercial banks (LCBs) by 2.0 percentage points to 4.00 percent, with effect from the reserve maintenance period commencing on 01 September 2021. These decisions were made with a view to addressing the imbalances on the external sector of the economy and to preempt the buildup of any excessive inflationary pressures over the medium term, amidst improved growth prospects. Monetary Policy Review No. 06 of 2021 - 19 August 2021

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka tightens its Monetary Policy Stance

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