India extends USD 900 mn facilities as Sri Lanka struggles to repay loans

As Sri Lanka is struggling to repay a US$ 500 million international sovereign bond (ISB) by the 18 January deadline whilst running short of reserves to purchase essential needs of the country, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will extend over US$ 900 million facilities to Sri Lanka, comprising Asian Clearing Union (ACU) settlement of over USD 500 million and currency Swap of USD 400 million.

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2022-01-14

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