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Economy

Sri Lanka govt explores unexploited minerals amid concerns

Developing infrastructure, providing incentives for investors and promoting R & D also were discussed

August 31, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka inflation breaches CB’s upper target band for second straight month in August

Inflation has skyrocketed after oil price hike following the Middle East escalation

August 31, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka services exports rise 20.07-pct in July 2026, despite drop in financial services

Financial services fell 57.25 percent to 2.10 million dollars.

August 31, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka goods exports fall 1.3-pct in July, dragged by apparel and tea

Tea export earnings declined by 17.22 percent year-on-year to 116.73 million dollars in July 2026.

August 31, 2026 2 min read
Sri Lanka Central Bank buys US$579mn in August amid rupee appreciation 

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

Benelux sandbox can boost Sri Lanka's EU trade: Dutch envoy

Sri Lanka-Benelux Business Council holds 31st annual general meeting

Ceylon and Gujarat chambers renew MoU to boost trade, investment

Ceylon Chamber and Southern Gujarat Chamber renew agreement to increase Sri Lanka, Gujarat ties

August 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka Parliament debates $2.5mn Treasury fraud

Despite US Federal Reserve raising flags on suspicious activity and JP Morgan issuing fraud alerts, Treasury transferred

August 6, 2026 6 min read

Sri Lanka cabinet greenlights $200mn ADB policy-based loan

The loan, sourced from the ADB’s Ordinary Capital Resources (OCR), falls under Subprogram 1 of the Trade, Investment, ...

August 4, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to implement UN migration action plan to curb trafficking

Implementation plan for 2026–2028 under the United Nations’ Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration

August 4, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka moves to amend private sector EPF system

Amendment to the Employees' Provident Fund Act, No. 15 of 1958

August 4, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee depreciates 7.9-pct in H1 2026 as central bank intervenes

“The Central Bank intervention in the domestic foreign exchange market was primarily aimed at curtailing undue exchang...

August 3, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka current account deficit widens to $149mn in June

The cumulative deficit for the first half of 2026 was 245 million dollars compared to the surplus recorded in 2025

August 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka inflation tops 7-pct July 2026 breaching CB’s upper target band

Year on year food inflation accelerated to 6.3 percent in July 2026 from 3.6 percent in June 2026, contributing mainly t

August 3, 2026 2 min read

ADB to deploy $450mn to shield Sri Lanka, Cambodia from West Asia impact

The package will help Cambodia and Sri Lanka withstand today’s pressures and emerge stronger from the next shock.

July 31, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka Customs exceeds revenue goal for seventh straight month in July

Customs achieved 73 percent of this year’s target even before the end of seven months

July 29, 2026 2 min read
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US Dollar 328.5966 328.3421
UK Pound 443.6711 443.5573
Euro 381.3692 381.2380
Yen 2.1270 2.1030
Aus Dollar 235.1437 236.4720
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Turnover Rs 1129.82 million 2133.62 million
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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
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Sri Lanka to award Rs15bn contract for Ruwanpura Expressway Phase 1

July 28, 2026 2 min read

S&P affirms Sri Lanka sovereign rating at CCC+ on strong revenue growth

Sri Lanka's creditworthiness is vulnerable and dependent upon favorable financial and economic conditions

July 28, 2026 10 min read

Sri Lanka exporters body welcomes US tariff decision

The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) welcomes US tariff decision, calls for deeper trade partnership with US

July 24, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka private sector body welcomes reduction in US labour-related tariff

The reduction will provide some relief to exporters, navigating a highly competitive and uncertain global marketplace

July 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka studying international models for EPF, ETF governance reform; funds to remain separate

Even if managed as a single entity under a tripartite governance structure EPF and ETF will remain as two separate funds

July 24, 2026 2 min read

US 10-pct tariff will boost Sri Lanka exporter competitiveness: Finance Ministry

Revision enhances the competitiveness of Sri Lankan exports in the US market

July 24, 2026 2 min read

Forced labor import ban triggers lower 10-pct US tariff rate for Sri Lanka

Newly announced 10 percent Section 301 tariff is additional duty stacked on top of existing baseline US import tariffs

July 24, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka EPF exits Canwill Holdings, reinvests Rs5bn capital

The EPF is the country’s largest state-managed pension fund, holding private sector worker savings managed under BC

July 23, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka services exports rise 3.75-pct in June 2026, driven by financial services, ICT

Earnings from construction fell 26.14 percent to 5.93 million dollars year-on-year.

July 23, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka goods exports rise 15.09-pct in June, driven by electrical and boat building

“This remarkable performance was mainly supported by a significant rise in exports of Insulated Wires and Cables,

July 23, 2026 2 min read