Sri Lanka\u2019s foreign currency long-term issuer rating and senior unsecured rating remain unchanged at Caa1, backed by a stable outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moody\u2019s Ratings announced the decision yesterday (24), pointing to a balance between macro-stabilisation achievements and persistent fiscal weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weak debt affordability along with a substantial total national debt load continue to constrain the country\u2019s sovereign profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
External vulnerability stays high due to modest foreign exchange reserves, even though post-crisis debt restructuring provided needed breathing room and boosted reserve levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reforms under the International Monetary Fund framework raised state revenue and produced consecutive primary surpluses, yet heavy interest payments consume a huge share of intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Longer-term economic growth faces structural bottlenecks, such as social pressures, a drain of skilled labour, and sluggish private investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Projections put 2026 government debt near 95% of GDP and above 580% of revenue, with interest costs taking over 40% of collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Near-term external debt obligations remain far larger than available foreign reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Downside exposure includes Middle East regional conflicts affecting oil and tourism, alongside physical climate threats to output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Potential upgrades depend on accelerated fiscal consolidation, while policy rollbacks or reserve depletion could spark downgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Source: Hiru News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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