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Deo-odorants, anti-perspirants, shampoo, toilet waters and dental floss could be imported
13,000 have gone abroad on visit visas
Indo-Lanka Free Trade deal brings largest export volume
I sincerely wish that both sides could work together and reach an agreement as early as possible
Open account imports of fertilizer will be allowed from December 21 to June 2023.
Sri Lanka hopes to re-start trade negotiations with India, China and Thailand from January 2023
Unjustified protectionism has created a monopoly for a few players with dire consequences on an entire industry
Companies that do not comply may face lose German business partners
Approved condominiums, mixed development projects, approved hotels and government projects
Lithium batteries remain on the banned list
"It will also simplify some season tariffs, meaning additional and simpler access for Sri Lanka's exports to the UK."
Maize imports to improve availability of animal feed
More money from Indian credit line
To face confiscation of goods under the Customs Ordinance and Import and Export Control Act and additional fines
Glyphosate now under import permit
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 371.7127 | 371.6601 |
| UK Pound | 453.5962 | 453.9794 |
| Euro | 396.3156 | 396.4763 |
| Aus Dollar | 250.1862 | 251.1981 |
| Yen | 2.8251 | 2.7549 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 4.3961 | 4.3963 |
| Korea Won | 0.2820 | 0.2791 |
| Oman Rial | 943.2237 | 943.2268 |
| Saudi Riyal | 96.7270 | 96.7115 |
| UAE Dirham | 98.8729 | 98.8786 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 2,653.84 | -1.51% |
| CSE All Share | 8,420.26 | -1.04% |
| Turnover Rs million | 4,621,153,484 | 2,824,714,520 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 31.03 | 31.03 |
| 6-m bill | 29.57 | 29.60 |
| 12-m bill | 28.41 | 28.41 |
| 5-yr bond | 27.49 | 27.57 |
| 8-yr bond | 27.44 | 27.23 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 15.50 | 15.50 |
| Gilt Repo | 15.50 | 15.50 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
We have communicated this to our membership and is willing to support the CBSL
Non-oil imports collapsed 35.6 percent to 1,026 million US dollars.
Selective default rating and forex shortages makes it impossible to issue guarantees
US top buyer
It is important to anticipate legal trends, anticipate consumer trends
Investment goods down 22-pct, base metals down 80-pct
10 key foods including rice, lentils and potatoes allowed to come freely
Earlier age 23 years
Sri Lanka's rubber products can grow up to 30% in US dollar revenue if uninterrupted power supply ensured
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