Public debt swells past Rs. 25 trillion

The outstanding Central Government debt has increased to Rs. 25.5 trillion by end November 2022 from Rs. 17.59 trillion from end 2021. This reflects an increase of Rs. 7.93 trillion or 45%, partly influenced by the devaluation of the rupee last year.

https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Public-debt-swells-past-Rs-25-trillion/44-744950

Daily FT

2023-02-16

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