The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is launching a massive Rs 200 billion bond sale this week, inviting bids from primary dealers on three long-term series. Here’s how this move could impact debt markets and investment portfolios.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is set to issue Rs 200 billion in Treasury bonds on July 11, 2025, marking a significant step in its fundraising strategy. This large-scale bond issuance includes:
- Rs 75 billion under the 10.35% 2029 ‘A’ series,
- Rs 75 billion under the 09.00% 2033 ‘A’ series, and
- Rs 50 billion under the 10.25% 2034 ‘A’ series.
Bids for these bonds are now invited exclusively from primary dealers, and must be submitted via the electronic bidding facility provided by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
The Central Bank has clarified that all bids will be evaluated based on the interest-free price, accrued from the last interest payment date to the settlement date.
Prospective investors, whether public or institutional, are encouraged to place bids through registered primary sellers, in accordance with the minimum bid amount regulations.
This bond issuance forms part of the government’s broader effort to stabilize domestic financing and manage national debt. Economists suggest that the timing is strategic offering long-tenure bonds that can absorb liquidity while offering competitive returns to institutional buyers.
