*JKSB Opening Bell – News Snippets* 🔔 *11.02.2025* *IMF Executive Director calls on PM to discuss policy initiatives for economic stability* “International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Director Dr. Krishnamoorthy Subramanian yesterday called on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo.” https://www.ft.lk/front-page/IMF-Executive-Director-calls-on-PM-to-discuss-policy-initiatives-for-economic-stability/44-772913 *Prime lending rate dips below 8%* “According to weekly indicators, the average weighted prime lending rate (AWPLR) increased by 3 bps to 8.59% last Friday (7) compared to the previous week.” https://www.themorning.lk/articles/9INoXzFqrTIk9NZ9tFzi *Sri Lanka stocks close down as budget looms* “The ASPI closed down 1.01 percent, or 168.41 points, at 16,566.27; while the more liquid S&P SL20 Index closed down 0.65 percent, or 32.69 points, at 4,959.45.” https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-down-as-budget-looms-204605/ *India commends SL’s digital initiatives* “Initiatives like the GovPay platform and electronic certificates are part of Sri Lanka’s strategic push for digital transformation, according to High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha.” https://www.themorning.lk/articles/oWOpZA9RaoEpPnbGdg8T