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.

The Island

2022-01-14

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SriLankan loses Rs. 12.9 b in Q1

SriLankan Airlines recorded a Rs. 12.9 billion net loss in Q1 FY25, driven by cash flow challenges, legacy issues, and financial costs from past debt. ...

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SL pays $ 503 m for 1H debt servicing

By June 2024, Sri Lanka's external debt had reached $37.5 billion, with $8.19 billion in unpaid debt service accumulating since the April 2022 debt standstill on bilateral and commercial loans.

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Workers’ remittances decline in September

In September 2024, Sri Lanka’s remittances reached $556 million, tourism earnings were $181 million, and gross official reserves rose to $6 billion, covering 3.9 months of imports.

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