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Sri Lanka Secures Additional Rs13.57bn Through Post-Auction Treasury Bill Sale

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Sri Lanka’s public debt management office has successfully sold treasury bills worth 13,575 million rupees on tap, with average rates of 7.95 percent and 8.48 percent. This transaction contributes to a total of 110 billion rupees raised through treasury bills this week.

The debt office offered 3-month bills at an average rate of 7.95 percent, while the 12-month bills were sold at an average rate of 8.48 percent.

Earlier in the week, on Tuesday the 13th, the debt office raised an additional 96.42 billion rupees through the sale of 3, 6, and 12-month treasury bills.

The settlement date for these transactions is set for January 16. (Colombo/Jan15/2026)


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