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India and Sri Lanka Strengthen Trade Ties with Local Currency Settlement Initiative
India and Sri Lanka are deepening bilateral trade finance ties through local currency settlement (INR-LKR), reducing dollar dependency and transaction costs. The initiative, discussed at a round-table in Colombo, allows Sri Lankan banks and importers to access Indian rupee loans directly, preserving hard currency reserves.
Jun 16, 2026 1 source