Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) this week urged borrowers to avail themselves of relief measures introduced to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) before the March 31, 2025 deadline.

These measures, implemented in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Banks' Association (SLBA), were outlined in Circular No. 04 of 2024 on December 19, 2024, and its addendum, Circular No. 01 of 2025 on January 1, 2025.

Borrowers who encounter rejections or disputes regarding these relief measures are encouraged to first contact their respective banks.

If issues remain unresolved, they may appeal to the Director of the Financial Consumer Relations Department of the CBSL through designated channels, the Central Bank s...