💵 Sri Lanka to Raise US$ 100 Mn via Domestic Dollar Bond Auction

Sri Lanka's public debt office is issuing dollar-denominated domestic bonds to absorb local foreign currency liquidity and bolster official reserves. • Key Auction Terms • Debt Auction Details: Sri Lanka's Treasury is issuing 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year fixed-rate dollar-denominated bonds to raise US$ 100 Mn from the local market. • Subscription & Terms: Bidding opens from Oct 19 to Oct 23, 2026. Interest rates will be set via competitive bidding, with a minimum investment threshold of US$ 10,000 (and in multiples of US$ 10,000). • Economic Context: The move leverages domestic foreign currency liquidity—including potential investments from exporters under updated regulations—to boost national foreign reserves and manage debt service needs.