Weekly Economic Indicators - 17 April 2026

17 April 2026 Highlights of the Week Real Sector

In March 2026, Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMI) indicated an expansion in both Manufacturing and Services activities.

At the beginning of the period from 15 to 17 April 2026, crude oil prices declined on expectations that US–Iran peace talks may resume, potentially easing supply disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. However, prices increased again by the end of the period due to scepticism regarding the forthcoming peace negotiations between US and Iran. Overall, compared to the

previous week, Brent crude oil prices increased by US dollars 1.98 per barrel, while WTI crude oil prices decreased by

US dollars 5.26 per barrel.

Monetary Sector

Weekly Average Weighted Prime Lending Rate (AWPR) for the week ending 17 April 2026 decreased by 02 bps to 9.79 per cent compared to the previous week.

The Average Weighted Call Money Rate (AWCMR) increased to 7.67 per cent on 17 April 2026 compared to 7.63 per cent at the end of last week.

The reserve money increased compared to the previous week mainly due to the increase in currency in circulation.

The total outstanding market liquidity was a surplus of Rs.106.32 bn by 17 April 2026, compared to a surplus of Rs.114.60 bn by the end of last week.

By 17 April 2026, the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) increased by 2.91 per cent to 22,773.29 points and the S&P SL 20 Index increased by 1.81 per cent to 6,263.94 points, compared to the index values of last week.

Fiscal Sector

During the week, Treasury Bill yields increased marginally in both the primary and secondary markets.

The rupee value of T-Bills and T-Bonds held by foreign investors remained broadly stable compared to the previous week.

In the reporting week, the auction for T-Bills experienced an oversubscription rate of approximately 1.5 times.

The total volume of secondary market transactions in T-Bills and T-Bonds decreased by approximately 30.7 per cent in the reporting week compared to the week before. However, the period in consideration (10 April 2026 – 16 April 2026) was limited to three business days.

External Sector

Year to date depreciation of Sri Lanka rupee against the US dollar was 1.8 per cent as of 17 April 2026.

REALSECTOR 1.1 Price Indices

NCPI(2021=100) NCPI-Year-on-Year%

CCPI(2021=100)

Source:Departmentof Censusand Statistics

1.2 Prices 1.2.1 Pettah Market

Average Wholesale Prices Average Retail Prices Item (Rs./kg)

1.2.2 Marandagahamula Market

Average Wholesale Priceof Rice Item (Rs./kg)

n.a.-notavailable

Note:Inthisweek,PeƩahmarkethasnotbeeninoperation,andthepricingfrom Marandagahamulamarketreflectstheaveragepricecalculatedoveratwo-daytimeframe.The

1.2.3 Dambulla Market Narahenpita Economic Centre-Retail Prices

Average Wholesale Prices

Item (Rs./kg) Beans

Week Ago This Week 2026 2025

Rice-Nadu (White)

1.2.4 Narahenpita Economic Centre

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s220 Average Retail Prices R Item (Rs./kg)

Week Ago This Week 200

Nadu (White) 200.00 n.a.

Kekulu (Red) 200.00 n.a.

1.2.5 Fish Markets We We We

Peliyagoda Negombo Narahenpita

Kelawalla 1,560.00 1,700.00 1,200.00 1,150.00 1,790.00 1,790.00 2,596.00 n.a.

Salaya 680.00 250.00 612.50 350.00 725.00 460.00 804.00 n.a.

Hurulla 1,140.00 1,100.00 1,036.00 n.a. 1,278.00 n.a. 1,416.00 n.a.

n.a.-notavailable

Note:Inthisweek,the Narahenpitamarkethasbeenclosed.Thepricesrecordedatthe Dambullamarketforthisweekarebasedontheaveragepricesfromtwodays,whiletheprices fromthe Peliyagodaand Negombofishmarketsarebasedontheaveragepricefromasingleday.Thetradingactivitiesthroughoutthemarketshavebeenreportedataminimallevel duringtheweek.

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