Notable
The revenue collecting body has already achieved more than 60% of 2026 target
"What we need is to launch a comprehensive social protection program within this country," Kotawalagedara said.
COPF exposed the unpreparedness to implement the proposal
The US is Sri Lanka's biggest export market, especially for apparel
Q2 growth is slower than the 2026 Q1 expansion
Sri Lanka likely to receive record remittances this year
About 732 million in investment applications were awaiting approvals
We have introduced criteria based on investment volume and the number of jobs created
Revenue from vehicle imports estimated to fall by around 70% in 2026 compared to last year
The rupee has since depreciated to 310 to the US dollar
The Nanu Oya to Badulla track, alone was estimated to cost around US$127mn to fix
The contract was awarded after calling competitive tenders
We are looking at whether it is possible to provide a pension
Capex to rise 1-pct of GDP and current spending by 0.4-pct
Minister says Sri Lankan expatriates have sent more remittances due to confidence
Venezuela hasn’t even reported its official inflation figures since October 2024. Lots of luck
| 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 | - | - |
Government targets USD 2.5 bn from export of coconut products by 2030
Intermediate imports down
It has collected Rs. 436 bn over the 2025 target
Imports fall steeply in November compared to October
Firms reported improved construction activity during the month, despite the weather-related disruptions towards the end
Dawn of a new year offers us an opportunity to reflect on the lessons of the past while planning afresh with optimism
Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) was established within the Ministry of Finance
Sri Lanka's economic recovery is challenged by Ditwah devastation in 2025
Sri Lanka's consumer prices have risen 3.4-pct over 39-months from September 2022
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