Category: Economy
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Sri Lanka debt grows at double the deficit up to 3Q amid rupee depreciation
According to official data, Sri Lanka’s central government debt increased by 936 billion rupees by September 2025, despite the budget deficit being only 441 billion rupees. This rise in debt occurred as foreign debt expanded, even amid a net repayment, due to rupee depreciation. The budget deficit decreased to 441 billion rupees by September 2025,