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What we are building is a kleptocracy which will then pollute and completely distort the political processes
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New price subject to dollars given at 203 to the US dollar
6 min read
RITES will also supply two AC diesel multiple units (DMU) to Sri Lanka Railways.
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Our idea is not to go for any commercial borrowing
However, such inflows are piecemeal and boost FX reserves only temporarily
There are so many inquiries and proposals are being put forward to raise money from green bonds
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Recovers from a 16.4-pct fall last year
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It also needs much more experienced person to manage the prevailing challenges
3 min read
I think we would from now onwards take the lead in providing guidance to markets
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A policy package in the form of a short-term Road Map soon
2 min read
Not discussed in cabinet
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Another US$49.5mn was bought amid a surrender requirement
4 min read
We keep our fingers crossed and we are looking forward to receiving some investments also and foreign remittances'
3 min read
The consultant will be chosen following "formal procurement methodology"
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There is no doubt that Sri Lanka is facing a severe economic crisis
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| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 200.0000 | 200.0063 |
| UK Pound | 275.8000 | 276.7787 |
| Euro | 235.2700 | 236.3574 |
| Aus Dollar | 145.7600 | 146.5546 |
| Yen | 1.8202 | 1.8301 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 2.7197 | 2.7215 |
| Korea Won | 0.1699 | 0.1710 |
| Oman Rial | 519.4940 | 519.5104 |
| Saudi Riyal | 53.3177 | 53.3286 |
| UAE Dirham | 54.4492 | 54.4509 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 3,309.99 | 0.67% |
| CSE All Share | 8,848.04 | -0.93% |
| Turnover Rs million. | 2,191,558,044.10 | 3,956,871 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 5.91 | 5.85 |
| 6-m bill | 5.95 | 5.90 |
| 12-m bill | 6.02 | 5.97 |
| 5-yr bond | 8.90 | 8.69 |
| 8-yr bond | 9.26 | 9.18 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 5.11 | 5.11 |
| Gilt Repo | 5.14 | 5.14 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
Weakened credibility of the peg fires several speculative frenzies
6 min read
I will be concentrating on stability first and growth
1 min read
Imports at pre-pandemic highs despite lack of tourism revenues
3 min read
The liquidity injected however has been sucked up by a statutory reserve ratio hike
1 min read
I am personally not in favour of continuous depreciation of the currency based on our own past experience
12 min read
Ex-state minister Wikramaratne says there are conflicts of interest
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Government says millers broke agreements
4 min read
The central bank had 132 million SDRs by the end of August
1 min read
He promised an alternative policy framework
5 min read
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