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Sri Lanka Blue Bond Dual-Listed on NSE IX at GIFT City

2 March 20261 min read
BANKING & FINANCESri Lanka BlueBond Dual-Listedon NSE IX at GIFTCity2 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A Blue Bond from Sri Lanka, the first of its kind for that country, got listed in India’s GIFT City exchange platform, in addition to its other listing.

Key facts

  • Instrument: Sri Lanka’s first Blue Bond.
  • Listing venue: NSE International Exchange (NSE IX), GIFT City; the listing is dual.
  • Use of funds: marine conservation and sustainable ocean projects.
  • Enabler: an MoU with the Colombo Stock Exchange.

Significance

The dual listing is read as a step towards closer cross-border capital market collaboration, with funds pointed at ocean-linked causes.

Exam angle

  • Place to remember: GIFT City, home of NSE IX.
  • Partner exchange: Colombo Stock Exchange.
  • Theme: ocean finance, a part of sustainable finance.

Test yourself

1. Where was Sri Lanka's first Blue Bond dually listed in March 2026?

The listing took place on NSE IX at GIFT City.

2. What is the main purpose of the issuance of Sri Lanka's Blue Bond?

Funds are aimed at marine conservation and sustainable ocean projects.

3. The Sri Lanka Blue Bond listing at NSE IX was facilitated under an MoU with which exchange?

The MoU was with the Colombo Stock Exchange.

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