📈 Record Remittances in August Push 8-Month Inflows Past US$ 6.13 Bn

• Monthly Performance: Inflows reached US$ 748.6 Mn in August 2026, marking a 10% YoY increase. Despite a 3.7% dip from July's record US$ 777.6 Mn due to seasonal trends, it remains one of the highest monthly totals on record. • Cumulative Figures: Jan–Aug 2026 inflows expanded by 20% YoY to exceed US$ 6.13 Bn, posting the strongest first-eight-month performance in Sri Lanka’s history. • Macroeconomic Impact: Driven by resilient migrant workers and formal Banking channels, workers' remittances remain Sri Lanka's largest source of foreign exchange. This sector continues to stabilize foreign exchange reserves amidst external pressures on exports and tourism.