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"The exact same thing happened in the tile industry, turning it into a protected duopoly.
49.1 percent stated they would leave Sri Lanka if given the opportunity.
Sri Lanka has talked about restructuring loss-making state entities for years, Uzbekistan had actually executed reforms
The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) has attained a shareholding threshold in both the voting and non-voting shares
Serves as a single electronic entry point for traders to submit, receive, and process applications, declarations,
"The substantial rise in the poverty line highlights the importance of accounting for changes in the cost of living
The total estimated cost for Phase 2 of the program is 536.5 million dollars
The new structure also addresses employee incentives and financial returns.
The latest tranche consists of 50mn policy-based loan and a 50mn US dollar investment loan from
IMF also called for stronger fiscal frameworks, saying governments should rely on targeted support for vulnerable groups
Earnings from construction fell to 6.82 million dollars in September 2026, down 43.05 percent year-on-year.
Total merchandise export earnings for the period January to September 2026 amounted to 10.76 billion dollars
It has already surpassed the 2026 target on Oct 13
European Union and Sri Lanka strengthen dialogue on EU Deforestation Regulation
The September NCPI remains stable,compared to a month ago, but stays at highest since June 2023
| 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 | - | - |
The move comes after Sri Lanka's third mutual evaluation against money laundering, terrorist financing
The financing comprises a $50 million policy-based loan and a $50 million project loan.
The recalibration may result in rating revisions for some issuers with Sri Lankan national ratings.
This includes individuals who do not have taxable income, as well as those whose taxes have already been deducted at sou
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
Discussions covered expanding trade beyond tea, Sri Lanka’s traditional export to Iraq, with potential in food and bev...
Reflecting improvements across several sub-sectors, led by financial services, with notable contributions from education
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