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CBSL survey shows business confidence rising to three-year high

September 16, 2025

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THE Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) recently said its Business Outlook Survey (BOS) Business Condition Index rose to 130 in 2Q 2025, the highest since falling to a low 28 in the 2Q 2022, which would extend further to 138 in 3Q 2025.

CBSL on Friday (12) said the Business Condition Index indicates a notable improvement in business confidence in Q3 2025, extending the upward momentum observed in Q2 2025.

This suggests a continuation of positive momentum in the overall business climate.

It said that firms highlighted lower interest rates and a stable exchange rate as the main reasons for this improvement.

A sectoral breakdown further reveals that the positive momentum is broad-based, with all three major sectors, agriculture, industry and services, contributing to the overall improvement in business sentiment.

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