Sri Lanka rejects all bids at domestic dollar bond auction
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1 min readFrom 1 outlets- The auction took place on October 23.
- The bond issue aimed to raise $100 million.
- The interest rate was to be set through competitive bidding.
- The PDMO cited its right to reject applications in whole or in part.
EconomyNext reports that Sri Lanka’s Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) rejected every bid received at the domestic dollar bond auction on October 23. The report was published from Colombo on October 26, 2026.
EconomyNext reports that the proposed bond issue was intended to raise $100 million and that its fixed interest rate was to be determined through competitive bidding.
EconomyNext reports that the PDMO said it had decided not to accept any applications under the auction, citing a provision in the offer document that allowed the issuer to accept or reject applications in full or in part. EconomyNext says the notice gave no further explanation.
EconomyNext reports that the auction took place as markets were watching the government’s efforts to manage debt and support economic stability. The report provides no further information about a replacement auction or other next steps.
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