Notable
The DDB 2026 will be offered in the domestic market through 15 designated agents comprising primary dealers and banks
Active Credit Cards have expanded 6.1 percent or by 131,597 in the first eight months of this year.
Analysts predict Sri Lanka will see record high remittances this year
Sri Lanka has been struggling to provide subsidies only for targeted vulnerable groups due to lack of accurate data
Transport, Restaurant and Hotel sectors contributed significantly for Oct 2026 inflation
The program, sponsored by Habib Bank, focused on deploying AI tools across critical export functions
Disadvantageous clauses in existing FTAs will be removed, new deals will be ensured to be win-win for Sri Lanka
"If a perception is created that there is court packing, bench fixing, it's not good for the country.
Central Bank has net bought US$1.48 bn in first 8 months of 2026 following a net purchase of US$2 bn last year
Sri Lanka-Benelux Business Council holds 31st annual general meeting
The second quarter of 2026 saw external debt rising by US$540 million
"The conference aims to promote knowledge exchange, share best practices and foster international cooperation
Customs achieved 83.9% of this year’s target in the first eight months
Sri Lanka has committed to reduce debt burden to 95% of GDP by 2032, but already achieved 88.8%, minister says
Organized by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Jakarta, Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong
Fuel import costs increased by 68.0 percent year-on-year in July 2026.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
Developing infrastructure, providing incentives for investors and promoting R & D also were discussed
Inflation has skyrocketed after oil price hike following the Middle East escalation
Financial services fell 57.25 percent to 2.10 million dollars.
Tea export earnings declined by 17.22 percent year-on-year to 116.73 million dollars in July 2026.
It has achieved 83% of this year’s target even before the end of eight months
Sri Lanka–China Business Council celebrates 25th anniversary, reaffirms commitment to bilateral trade
Ceylon Chamber’s SLANZBC delegation takes Sri Lankan businesses to Australia
Sri Lanka has witnessed 4.7 percent expansion in the new active credit cards in first half of 2026
Already inflation has breached Sri Lanka Central Bank's upper inflation limit of 7%.
Ceylon Chamber strengthens business links with Qatar and Lebanon
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