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Gold-backed bank lending exceeds 200 billion rupees in first half
Bank lending against gold grew by over 200 billion rupees during the first six months of 2026.Central Bank of Sri Lanka data showed this
Summary
Food and beverages expanded by 26.7 billion rupees, or 10.9%, to 270.4 billion rupees. Tourism sector credit expanded by 40.1 billion rupees, or 14.1%, to 325 billion rupees. Paddy cultivation loans grew by 20.5 billion rupees, or 27.2%, to 95.8 billion rupees.
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- Commercial Bank
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