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Sri Lanka Cabinet approves $60mn OPEC Fund loan for Mahaweli project Phase 2

The total estimated cost for Phase 2 of the program is 536.5 million dollars

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Sri Lanka stocks close up, ASPI gains 0.27-pct

Market turnover was 849.37 million rupees.

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Sri Lanka approves performance-based framework for SOE collective agreements

The new structure also addresses employee incentives and financial returns.

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Sri Lanka awards Rs756.9mn road project to Asset Engineering

The project will upgrade the road from kilometre 10+500 to kilometre 16+890 on the Norwood-Bogawanthalawa-Campion (B329)

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Sri Lanka to lease 15 plantation properties to investors

Owned by Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation, Janatha Estates Development Board and Elkaduwa Plantations Company

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Sri Lanka Cabinet clears $100mn ADB loan for economic recovery

The latest tranche consists of 50mn policy-based loan and a 50mn US dollar investment loan from

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Rising inflation and narrowing buffers demand policy action now: IMF

IMF also called for stronger fiscal frameworks, saying governments should rely on targeted support for vulnerable groups

Hilton partners with SampathCards and Visa for Oktoberfest in Sri Lanka

The 10-day cultural festival features authentic Bavarian food, entertainment from Munich's Oompah Bavarian Band

British Airways returns to Sri Lanka after 11 years with special fares

Offers special airfares as it returns to Sri Lanka after 11 years

Sri Lanka stocks open up; Capital goods lead turnover

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, Commercial Bank, LAUGFS Gas, and Richard Pieris

Sri Lanka’s Standard Capital triggers mandatory offer after majority stake acquisition

To buy 1,632,113 ordinary voting shares constituting 29.46% of total issued ordinary voting shares of Standard Capital

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Latest Last
US Dollar 331.7485 330.8514
UK Pound 443.7468 438.3450
Euro 372.5204 371.0168
Yen 2.0969 2.0916
Aus Dollar 233.0533 231.1659
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
Indian Rupee 3.4948 3.4202
Korean Won 0.2499 0.2479
Oman Rial 861.6397 859.3320
Saudi Riyal 88.4403 88.0955
UAE Dirham 90.3209 90.0766
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 5,656.91 -0.43%
CSE All Share 19,927.30 -0.28%
Turnover Rs 1457.79 million 1193.67 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
British Airways returns to Sri Lanka after 11 years with special fares

Offers special airfares as it returns to Sri Lanka after 11 years

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Sri Lanka stocks open up; Capital goods lead turnover

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, Commercial Bank, LAUGFS Gas, and Richard Pieris

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Sri Lanka’s Standard Capital triggers mandatory offer after majority stake acquisition

To buy 1,632,113 ordinary voting shares constituting 29.46% of total issued ordinary voting shares of Standard Capital

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People’s Bank: Rewriting the State Bank Playbook

State-guaranteed lending has fallen from 57% to 17% of People’s Bank’s loan book in five years, while return on equi...

Latest Last
US Dollar 331.7485 330.8514
UK Pound 443.7468 438.3450
Euro 372.5204 371.0168
Yen 2.0969 2.0916
Aus Dollar 233.0533 231.1659
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
Indian Rupee 3.4948 3.4202
Korean Won 0.2499 0.2479
Oman Rial 861.6397 859.3320
Saudi Riyal 88.4403 88.0955
UAE Dirham 90.3209 90.0766
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 5,656.91 -0.43%
CSE All Share 19,927.30 -0.28%
Turnover Rs 1457.79 million 1193.67 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 331.7485 330.8514
UK Pound 443.7468 438.3450
Euro 372.5204 371.0168
Yen 2.0969 2.0916
Aus Dollar 233.0533 231.1659
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
Indian Rupee 3.4948 3.4202
Korean Won 0.2499 0.2479
Oman Rial 861.6397 859.3320
Saudi Riyal 88.4403 88.0955
UAE Dirham 90.3209 90.0766
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 5,656.91 -0.43%
CSE All Share 19,927.30 -0.28%
Turnover Rs 1457.79 million 1193.67 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 Standard Capital triggers mandatory offer after majority stake acquisition

To buy 1,632,113 ordinary voting shares constituting 29.46% of total issued ordinary voting shares of Standard Capital

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Sri Lanka rupee at 332.25/35 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

An auction of 100,000 million rupees Treasury bills is due on October 28.

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SLT-MOBITEL: The Connection for Life

From connecting individuals and families to enabling businesses, SLT-MOBITEL is bringing together fixed, mobile and ent...

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Sri Lanka's LAUGFS Gas explores sale, investment options for Hambantota terminal

Options under consideration include commercial collaboration. investment and potential disposal of part or all

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Sri Lanka’s Bank of Ceylon to raise upto Rs30bn in debenture sale

It is the largest-ever listed debenture issue in the country’s capital market.

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Sri Lanka rupee closes at 332.25/35 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields closed steady to higher on selected tenors, dealers said.

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Sri Lanka services exports rise 0.67-pct in Sep 2026, driven by financial services

Earnings from construction fell to 6.82 million dollars in September 2026, down 43.05 percent year-on-year.

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Sri Lanka rejects all bids at domestic dollar bond auction

The issue aimed to raise 100 million dollars.

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Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover low at Rs666mn

Market sentiment remained subdued amidst low turnover, with investors adopting a wait-and-see approach

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Sri Lanka goods exports rise 21.66-pct in Sept 2026, driven by electronics, spices

Total merchandise export earnings for the period January to September 2026 amounted to 10.76 billion dollars

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Fitch assigns Asia Asset Finance's Rs3bn debenture issue 'A-(EXP)(lka)'

Debentures are likely to have a five-year maturity and will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

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Sri Lanka braces for heavy rains, rough seas as Cyclone Arnab strengthens

Forecasters expect indirect weather impacts to trigger significant rainfall across several provinces over a three-day pe

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Lanka IOC, Sinopec hike Octane 95 petrol price by Rs20

Moving from 475 rupees to 495 rupees.

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Sri Lanka's Asia Asset Finance Rs2bn debenture issue rated 'A+(EXP)(lka)' by Fitch Ratings

Debentures to have a maturity of five years and are to be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange

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Sri Lanka stocks flat, ASPI moves marginal 0.02-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Commercial Bank, Dialog Axiata, Hatton National Bank, and Sampath Bank

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Sri Lanka’s Nations Trust Bank to raise Rs13.8bn in rights issue

3 new shares for every 22 shares held as of November 18

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Strong local core foundation for retail export: Deloitte Sri Lanka

From domestic strength to regional growth: Rethinking the retail consumer opportunity

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Sri Lanka rupee at 332.30/40 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Stocks were down

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Sri Lanka central bank seeks panel for troubled bank resolutions

Has called for expressions of interest from qualified parties to serve on a panel of administrators

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Sri Lanka urged to exclude traders from VAT and abolish double taxation

For too long, our tax system has been weighed down by duplication, inconsistency, and policy drift.

N M M Mifly

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Soul Sounds to lead Sri Lanka Christmas fundraiser

Soul Sounds ‘O Come Let Us Adore Him’ Christmas charity concert to be held at Bishop's Auditorium

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Sri Lanka, China’s Yunnan sign “Three Free, Three Facilitation” to boost trade

Deal will secure free warehousing facilities, free permanent exhibition booths, online market access for exporters

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Sri Lanka Customs achieves over 79-pct of  October 2026 target in 21 days

It has already surpassed the 2026 target on Oct 13

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Sri Lanka rupee closes at 332.10/20 to US dollar spot, bond yields lower

Bond yields closed lower, dealers said.

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ICT

Central banks must secure trust as AI risks reshape finance: IMF tech chief

"For every AI-influenced decision, we need a named human who is answerable," Hamid said.

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Sri Lanka stocks end the week down; ASPI on 5-day losing streak

Market turnover was 825 million rupees as bearish sentiment continues

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Vietjet, Satair partnership to boost supply chain and Sri Lanka operations

Vietjet, Satair sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in aviation supply chain, supporting fleet growth and network expansi

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Fitch assigns Sri Lanka CBC Finance's proposed debt 'BBB+(EXP)(lka)' rating

This view is based on COMB's full ownership of CBCF, a history of ordinary capital support and close brand alignment,

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Kelaniya Uni to provide translation services for Sri Lanka Expo 2027

The requirement goes well beyond interpretation, extending to facilitate business negotiation and documentation

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Sri Lanka stocks open higher; ASPI gains 0.21-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Richard Pieris, Dialog, and Vallibel Finance

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Sri Lanka rupee weaker at 332.35/42 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Stocks opened up

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Beyond recovery: Policy priorities to achieve durable growth in Sri Lanka

IPS's Sri Lanka State of the Economy 2026, discusses policy priorities

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Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 332.20/35 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge up

Bond yields closed steady to higher on selected tenors,

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Sri Lanka stocks close down; ASPI drops 1-pct, turnover at Rs1.1bn

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Ceylon Tobacco, The Kandy Hotels Company, Asia Asset Finance, and Resus Energy

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