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Sri Lanka Secures Additional Rs12.5bn Through Treasury Bill Sale Post-Auction

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FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Public Debt Management Office of Sri Lanka has successfully sold treasury bills totaling 12.5 billion rupees on tap this week, with average rates recorded at 7.84 percent, 8.26 percent, and 8.36 percent. This sale contributes to a cumulative total of 137.5 billion rupees in treasury bills sold for the week.

Specifically, the office sold 3-month treasury bills at an average rate of 7.84 percent, 6-month bills at 8.26 percent, and 12-month bills at 8.36 percent. Total market subscription amounted to 54.162 billion rupees.

Earlier in the week, on Wednesday, January 28, the debt office raised 125 billion rupees through the sale of 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month bills.

The settlement date for these transactions is scheduled for January 30. (Colombo/Jan29/2026)


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