Reserves dip 3% to $ 6 b end-Nov.

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Official reserves have dipped 3% from a month ago to $ 6.03 billion as of end-November 2025 from $ 6.21 billion in end-October, latest Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data showed.

The end-November reserves figure is the lowest for 2025. Reserves peaked at $ 6.51 billion in March. Reserves stood at $ 6.45 billion a year ago, end-November 2024.

As of end-November 2025, foreign currency reserves fell to $ 5.94 billion from $ 6.1 billion, while gold reserves increased to $ 85 million from $ 80 a month earlier. International Monetary Fund (IMF) special drawing rights was down to $ 2 million from $ 31 million a month ago.

The CBSL estimates foreign currency payments over the next 12 months at $ 2.05 billion.