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Sri Lanka stocks close up, ASPI gains 0.41-pct

The ASPI ended the week down 496 points from last Friday, amidst a mixed week of trading.

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Sri Lanka Customs’ September revenue exceeds target by 32-pct

Customs likely to achieve 2026 fully year target in mid-October

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IESL, Dialog open Sri Lanka entrepreneurs challenge

The programme will culminate in a Top 10 selection, with the first-place winner receiving an award of 1 million rupees. ...

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Sri Lanka stocks trend higher, ASPI up 0.86-pct

Market turnover was 343.62 million rupees.

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Sri Lanka passes controversial Anti-Corruption amendment amid IMF, Opposition warnings

Passed without vote amid transparency debate

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Sri Lanka sells extra Rs8bn Treasury bills after auction

Bringing the total of bills sold in the week to 88 billion rupees.

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Sri Lanka stocks close down 1.38-pct; LMF crossing pushes turnover

Positive contributors to the ASPI were HNB Life, Renuka Holdings, Odel, and Hayleys

Sri Lanka’s SEC urges public not to deposit, invest in Quantum AI Limited  

Sri Lanka has increasingly seen illegal firms taking deposits and investments while promising higher returns

Sri Lanka's 2027 appropriation bill sets 20% rise in recurrent spending from last year, less capex

Borrowing limit set at Rs.3,800 billion rupees.

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Latest Last
US Dollar 330.6231 330.3522
UK Pound 436.3233 436.6595
Euro 371.6865 375.8417
Yen 2.0935 2.0856
Aus Dollar 229.0226 231.6760
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
Indian Rupee 3.4329 3.4425
Korean Won 0.2433 0.2429
Oman Rial 858.7613 858.0354
Saudi Riyal 88.0628 87.9813
UAE Dirham 90.0145 89.9407
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 5,883.50 -0.31%
CSE All Share 20,812.64 -0.33%
Turnover Rs 873.38 million 814.88 million
Source: CSE
Latest Last
3-m bill 7.61 7.84
6-m bill 7.91 8.26
12-m bill 8.23 8.3
3-yr bond 9.24 9.25
5-yr bond 9.82 9.56
8-yr bond 10.50 10.48
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
today yesterday
Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
Gilt Repo 7.74 7.72
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Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Sri Lanka stocks close down 1.38-pct; LMF crossing pushes turnover

Positive contributors to the ASPI were HNB Life, Renuka Holdings, Odel, and Hayleys

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Sri Lanka’s SEC urges public not to deposit, invest in Quantum AI Limited  

Sri Lanka has increasingly seen illegal firms taking deposits and investments while promising higher returns

1 min read

Sri Lanka's 2027 appropriation bill sets 20% rise in recurrent spending from last year, less capex

Borrowing limit set at Rs.3,800 billion rupees.

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How People's Bank's Branch Network Drove Growth and Inclusion

The bank's Chief Executive discusses historic margins, branch network expansion, and mass digital adoption

Latest Last
US Dollar 330.6231 330.3522
UK Pound 436.3233 436.6595
Euro 371.6865 375.8417
Yen 2.0935 2.0856
Aus Dollar 229.0226 231.6760
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
Indian Rupee 3.4329 3.4425
Korean Won 0.2433 0.2429
Oman Rial 858.7613 858.0354
Saudi Riyal 88.0628 87.9813
UAE Dirham 90.0145 89.9407
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 5,883.50 -0.31%
CSE All Share 20,812.64 -0.33%
Turnover Rs 873.38 million 814.88 million
Source: CSE
Latest Last
3-m bill 7.61 7.84
6-m bill 7.91 8.26
12-m bill 8.23 8.3
3-yr bond 9.24 9.25
5-yr bond 9.82 9.56
8-yr bond 10.50 10.48
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
today yesterday
Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
Gilt Repo 7.74 7.72
I-m SLIBOR - -
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
US Dollar 330.6231 330.3522
UK Pound 436.3233 436.6595
Euro 371.6865 375.8417
Yen 2.0935 2.0856
Aus Dollar 229.0226 231.6760
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
Indian Rupee 3.4329 3.4425
Korean Won 0.2433 0.2429
Oman Rial 858.7613 858.0354
Saudi Riyal 88.0628 87.9813
UAE Dirham 90.0145 89.9407
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 5,883.50 -0.31%
CSE All Share 20,812.64 -0.33%
Turnover Rs 873.38 million 814.88 million
Source: CSE
Latest Last
3-m bill 7.61 7.84
6-m bill 7.91 8.26
12-m bill 8.23 8.3
3-yr bond 9.24 9.25
5-yr bond 9.82 9.56
8-yr bond 10.50 10.48
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
today yesterday
Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
Gilt Repo 7.74 7.72
I-m SLIBOR - -
Source: Central Bank/Indicative

Sri Lanka's 2027 appropriation bill sets 20% rise in recurrent spending from last year, less capex

Borrowing limit set at Rs.3,800 billion rupees.

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Sri Lankans’ confidence in financial system stability improved in 2026 H2: Survey

While ‘Risks Related to Financial Infrastructure’ also increased.

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Frictionless by Design: Commercial Bank's Vision for Effortless Finance

Having achieved Rs3 trillion in assets, Sri Lanka’s largest private lender is using AI and unified tech to make financ...

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Sri Lanka's 99x launches AI Hub to monitor performance and spending on AI tools

“AI Hub gives teams the visibility to understand what is happening within their AI-assisted workflows.”

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Sri Lanka stocks slip on open, ASPI sheds 0.24-pct

Market turnover was 124.93 million rupees.

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Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise marginally, Rs80bn sold

Treasury bill yields rose slightly on the shorter tenors

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Sri Lanka rupee at 331.00/15 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields held steady, dealers said.

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Sri Lanka rupee closes at 330.90/331.00 to US dollar spot, bond yields up

Bond yields closed higher, dealers said.

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Sri Lanka’s Lanka Sathosa to adopt franchise model in restructuring push

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Fitch rates Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka's Proposed subordinated debt BBB+(EXP)(lka)

The proposed debentures will mature in five years and will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

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Ceylon Tea in decline as replanting slows, bushes age: World Bank

“Tea shows how insufficient reinvestment erodes a competitive position,” the report said.

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Sri Lanka prepares for third AML/CFT evaluation

3rd evaluation on international compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism standard

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Sri Lanka regulator cancels AMF license after LB Finance merger

"Subsequent to the amalgamation of Associated Motor Finance Company PLC with LB Finance PLC

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Sri Lanka stocks dip; ASPI down marginal 0.08-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Citizens Development Business Finance, Overseas Realtyand Singer

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Sri Lanka’s TAL Lanka to raise Rs1.87bn in rights issue

TAL Lanka Hotels plans by issuing 66,836,785 ordinary voting shares at 28 rupees each, in the proportion of 42:108

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Sri Lanka approves tax exemptions for Kerawalapitiya-Colombo port cable project

Designating the transmission link as a Special Project is necessary to secure vital exemptions from Value Added Tax, cus

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Sri Lanka rupee weaker at 330.95/331.05 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

An auction of 80,000 million treasury bills is ongoing.

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Sri Lanka CPC forced to increase diesel supply after competitors cut losses 

Government has already provided Rs.41 bln subsidy for three months through December

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Sri Lanka's 2026 capital spending under review; Minister optimistic on full utilization

Sri Lanka had spent only 17.4% of allocated 2026 total capital expenditure as of mid June

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Two in five Sri Lankans poor or vulnerable despite economic recovery: World Bank

“The increase in living costs comes before many households have rebuilt the financial buffers depleted during the cris...

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Sri Lanka rupee closes at 330.85/95 to US dollar spot, bond yields up

An auction of 80,000 million treasury bills is scheduled for October 7

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Sri Lanka stocks recover to close flat

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Only 8-pct of Cyclone Ditwah rebuilding funds spent as Sri Lanka logs rare surplus: WB

“This under-execution reflects weaknesses in public investment management, including project selection, procurement, a...

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Sri Lanka, Thailand to renew 30-day tourist visa exemption

Visitors can stay for a maximum single duration of 30 days and an aggregate stay of up to 90 days within a 180-day windo

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Five companies win Rs4bn Sri Lanka road improvement bids

Asset Engineering, Nagma Engineering, K D A Weerasinghe, Senerath Engineering, Komuthi Engineering

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Sri Lanka hires Master Hellie’s for Rs91.2mn Colombo traffic feasibility study

Comprising 52.44 million rupees (excluding VAT) and a foreign component of 122,859 dollars,

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World Bank says Sri Lanka output back to 2018 levels, warns recovery incomplete

Poverty remains high at 16.9 percent, and inflation has picked up in recent months due to higher food and energy prices.

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Sampath Bank, Bancstac partner to bring Google Pay to Sri Lanka merchants

Sampath Bank partners with Bancstac to enable Google Pay acceptance for merchants

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Sri Lanka shares stay green in mid-day trade; ASPI up 0.46-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Commercial Bank, Ambeon Holdings, and LOLC Finance

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Fuel queues return to Sri Lanka as private operators slash supply: Minister

Fuel queues have re-appeared in Colombo.

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Sri Lanka condominium sales drop 6.7-pct in 2026 2Q: CB

Transactions in the under 25 million rupees range fell, while most transactions were seen in the 25-50 million rupees pr

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Susantha De Silva to head Sri Lanka's Sanasa Life

An insurance professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in Sri Lanka's insurance sector.

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Sri Lanka rupee at 330.65/75 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge up

Bond yields edged up slightly, dealers said.

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Sri Lanka rupee closes at 330.60/70 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields closed broadly steady, dealers said.

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