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Fitch assigns Asia Asset Finance's Rs3bn debenture issue 'A-(EXP)(lka)'

Debentures are likely to have a five-year maturity and will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

October 26, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Asia Asset Finance Rs2bn debenture issue rated 'A+(EXP)(lka)' by Fitch Ratings

Debentures to have a maturity of five years and are to be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange

October 26, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks flat, ASPI moves marginal 0.02-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Commercial Bank, Dialog Axiata, Hatton National Bank, and Sampath Bank

October 26, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s Nations Trust Bank to raise Rs13.8bn in rights issue

3 new shares for every 22 shares held as of November 18

October 26, 2026 2 min read
Sri Lanka Seylan Bank Sept quarter net profit rises 6-pct to Rs3.1bn

The banking group posted basic earnings per share of 4.82 rupees for the third quarter (Q3),

Sri Lanka Alumex Sept quarter net profit surges 146-pct to Rs118mn

The Hayleys group subsidiary posted basic earnings per share of 20 cents for the second quarter (Q2)

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise across maturities, Rs80bn sold

All 3 bills are available on tap.

September 30, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close flat, turnover Rs1.55bn

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Lion Brewery, LOLC Finance, Hemas Holdings , and SMB Finance

September 30, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 330.68/75 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady to lower

An auction of 80,000 million rupees Treasury bills was ongoing.

September 30, 2026 1 min read

Dhanusha Muthukumarana to head Sri Lanka's LAUGFS Holdings

Muthukumarana has a background in engineering, technology, leadership and entrepreneurship,

September 30, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka shares trend up; ASPI gains 117 points

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Singer, Ceylon Cold Stores, LOLC Finance, and Dialog Axiata

September 30, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s People’s Leasing Rs10bn debenture sale oversubscribed

September 30, 2026 1 min read

Foreign investors sell Sri Lanka rupee bonds for second week 

Foreign investors have dumped nearly US$50 million worth Sri Lanka rupee bonds in last two weeks

September 29, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 330.70/90 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge up

Bond yields edged up slightly

September 29, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down on subdued sentiment

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Lion Brewery, Carson Cumberbatch, and Ambeon Holdings

September 29, 2026 1 min read

Bimputh Lanka liquidation moves ahead despite Supreme Court case

Bimputh applied to the Supreme Court for leave to appeal under application SC/HCLA No. 12/2025.

September 29, 2026 1 min read
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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
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
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
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
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
Source: CSE
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
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
today yesterday
Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
Gilt Repo 7.74 7.72
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Source: Central Bank/Indicative

Sri Lanka’s WindForce withdraws green bond listing over market downturn

The company initially postponed the issuance due to a rise in market interest rates.

September 29, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s Resus Energy bids for 16MW battery storage projects

Two of its subsidiaries have submitted bids within the qualifying price range to set up 16 MW or 64 MW

September 29, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend down in morning trade; ASPI at 20,898

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Sunshine Holdings) and Dialog Axiata

September 29, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 330.90/331.10 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

80,000 million rupees Treasury bills are to be issued through an auction on Wednesday

September 29, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 330.90/331.05 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge up

September 28, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down on global headwinds, turnover Rs595mn

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Distilleries, Ceylon Tobacco, Laugfs Gas, and Hayleys

September 28, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend up; ASPI passes 21,000

Positive contributors to the ASPI were LOLC Finance, Hayleys, Dialog Axiata, and Commercial Bank

September 28, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s Vidullanka submits winning bids for 18.7MW battery storage projects

Installations through Solar Universe, Sooryashakthi, DPV Solar Energy, and VidulSolar

September 28, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 330.50/65 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge lower

Bond yields were slightly down at open

September 28, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down on low turnover; ASPI drops 0.14-pct

Market activity remained subdued throughout the session, with turnover dropping sharply.

September 25, 2026 2 min read