The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued a clarification stating that recent comments by Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe were misinterpreted by media outlets and did not signal any commitment to future changes in policy interest rates.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has moved to address what it describes as media misinterpretation of remarks made by Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe during a recent interview. According to the CBSL, several news outlets incorrectly reported the Governor's comments as indicating or committing to future adjustments in policy interest rates.

The bank emphasized that its current monetary policy approach remains appropriate given existing and projected economic conditions, both globally and domestically. This assessment was communicated during the bank's most recent Monetary Policy Review held in July 2026.

The CBSL outlined its standard decision-making framework, noting that monetary policy choices are made prospectively and are grounded in available data. Decisions regarding whether to adjust, maintain, or alter policy interest rates are revisited during each scheduled monetary policy review, taking into account current economic indicators, forward-looking projections, and identified risks to the economy.

According to the bank's statement, the Governor's comments were intended to explain this established framework rather than to signal any particular direction for future interest rate movements. The clarification underscores the CBSL's position that no commitment regarding future policy rates should be inferred from the Governor's recent public remarks.