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Private sector borrowings slows in July

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September 08, 2025

TOTAL private sector borrowings increased by Rs. 201.5 billion in July 2025, resulting in the outstanding amount crossing Rs. 9.5 trillion during the first seven months of the year. However, the new credit in July was lower than the Rs. 221.5 billion recorded the previous month.

According to the latest Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data, domestic banking sector credit to the private sector in July amounted to 192.7 billion, up 20.7% year-on-year (YoY). Domestic banking sector credit to the private sector was higher the previous month at 210.5 billion, but grew at a slower 17.9% YoY rate.

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